The Latest from FosterMore

To “foster” means to help someone or something to grow or develop. Foster parents are people, other than a child’s parents, who... Read More »

Do you believe that every child deserves a family and a loving home where they can grow and thrive? On average, nine... Read More »

Each month, an average of nine kids in Larimer County enter the foster care system, leading to an urgent need for more... Read More »

My younger foster daughter stormed out of the living room where we’d been doing battle. “You knew what you were getting into... Read More »

Alicia came to Seneca after facing far more trauma and challenges than any 6-year-old should ever experience. Shortly after, she was placed... Read More »

Every day, there are approximately 2,000 children in California waiting to find their forever home. Each year, about 22,000 of those youth... Read More »

There are more than 425,000 youth nationwide and 55,000 in CA who are in foster care, according to AdoptUSKids. Right here in... Read More »

Throughout Sacramento County, seven out of every 1,000 children are currently in foster care. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, thirty-three... Read More »

When I was growing up, my next-door neighbor, Mrs. Felizzi, took a special interest in me. She gave me a jumbo chocolate... Read More »

Growing up in the foster system can make you feel like you’re living life at a disadvantage. I know because I’ve done... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Anastasia Arocho Photography Steven Arauz, a Central Florida elementary school teacher, is one of a tiny but growing number... Read More »

Babble is partnering with FosterMore to help readers better understand and navigate life as a foster parent. This month brings an inspiring story written by Nancy Nyman and Heather McNama, who share some of the challenges they’ve faced.