Pierce County is the Meth Lab capital of Washington State
Pierce County ranks 2nd in the nation in Meth Lab raids
 DEA expects to raid 1000 meth lab homes this year in Pierce County alone Almost half of these homes have children
 METH LABS are run by addicts
Addicts live a cycle of 3 day highs and 3 day lows
 Addicts neglect and isolate their children
Most homes raided are highly toxic
 Everything must be destroyed, sometimes the entire house
The children lose everything they own
 Historically these children would be placed with a neighbor, another drug addict, friend, etc. after a raid
 NOW – New laws focus on protecting these children from additional abuse
The parents may face criminal charges and prison sentences up to an additional 2 years
 After all of the traumatic events in their lives, these children need special care and love

IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY!!
THE NEED FOR FOSTER HOMES IS CRITICAL!! 
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
1.888.794.1794

http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/html/tsld004.htm

 Caution: Clan labs are extremely dangerous. Many of the chemicals found in these labs are corrosive or flammable. The vapors that are evolved from the chemical reactions  attack mucous membranes, skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Some chemicals will react with water or other chemicals and cause a fire or explosion. (Provided by the Dept. of Health)