On a given day, 400,000 children in the U.S. are living in foster care, with more than 100,000 children awaiting permanent homes. And while about a one-third of American adults consider fostering, ...

For Hannah Knight, the desire to become a foster parent started in high school. One of her friends entered foster care, and ...

Growing up in today’s complex world is challenging for any child, but being a foster child adds another layer of difficulty. As someone who has worked with foster youth for many years, I have ...

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The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) works with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. By becoming a foster parent, you can play a vital role in ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ACI-Dungarvin’s office is constantly getting phone calls for help. “We probably get 25 referrals a day of kids needing homes and care,” Foster Care Coordinator Kara Bulla ...