My foster mom, Esther, and I were incredibly close. She made me promise not to name my kids after her. I found another way to honor her. I was 10 months old when Esther came into my life. My ...

Families come in all shapes and sizes. I am living proof of that as a former foster youth who is now an adult and living on my own. My journey began as an infant, when I was placed into foster care ...

From the time I was 8 years old, I lived in countless homes and attended more than five different elementary and middle schools combined and four high schools. To say my upbringing was different from ...

When my husband and I fostered siblings, we learned how complicated foster parenting could be. When one child threw a tantrum, my husband was able to redirect his attention and calm him down. Creating ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author (not pictured) is the oldest of her eight siblings.Florin Prunoiu/Getty Images/Image Source I'm the oldest of eight, ...

Foster parenting is often daunting and complicated, and sometimes there’s very little sleep. I’m grateful to have had a dedicated foster parent. This Father’s Day, I want to honor Sandy Bracelin for ...

Preparing teens in foster care for a successful transition to independence and adulthood. Examine the importance of preparing teens in foster care for successful transitions to independence and ...

As I pull into the child welfare office parking lot, my minivan crunches over worn-out gravel. Hopping out, I unbuckle the infant car seat that holds our newborn foster son. As I turn toward the ...