The Latest from FosterMore

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.

Misconceptions about foster care can prevent a lot of great foster parent candidates from providing loving homes to children in need.

More than 175 honor roll students who graduated high school in Los Angeles County last year were foster youth.  With the loving... Read More »

There are more children in Los Angeles County’s foster care system than there are seats at the Staples Center.  All 28,000 children... Read More »

Adopting a child from the foster care system is an avenue that a lot of prospective adoptive parents consider. Before anyone decides... Read More »

I had a conversation with my mom the other day that started like this: “I used to think adoption was so happy... Read More »

Five books dads can read — and enjoy — with their kids Dads and moms alike know that reading to children, even small babies,... Read More »