Foster care has been a long and meaningful journey for our family. Over the past 10 years, we have opened our home to around 22 children, counting respite and temporary placements. Six of those children have become our forever children through adoption.
While it can be difficult to see children come and go, we know each one feels love, safety, and care while in our home. Sometimes the children who need the most love show it in the hardest ways — and that’s part of the healing journey.
Foster care has been both the most rewarding and the most challenging adventure we’ve known. It truly takes a village to raise a child. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and join the foster care team — you may change a life (or several) forever.