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Shepherd mix becomes a 'foster fail' and he looks so happy he could cry

When Louie the shepherd mix wasn't adopted, his foster parent came to his rescue, adopting him instead. Watch the sweet ...
AFRO American Newspapers

A different kind of motherhood: Foster moms reflect on care and commitment

Jacqueline Holloman and Dr. Marionette Butts say their decision to become foster moms was rooted in care and commitment. This Mother’s Day, the AFRO salutes the women who open their hearts and their ...
News 5 Cleveland WEWS

City issues proclamation during foster care awareness luncheon

Friday afternoon, under the rotunda of Cleveland City Hall, I had the honor of emceeing, 'Rooted in Care, Growing in ...
NPR

There's a nationwide shortage of foster care families

There's a shortage of foster care families in the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kevin Quint at the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services about how he trains potential foster parents.

Foster dog goes missing in woods—new family gives up, but there’s a twist

One user commented. "I think she was looking for you the whole time." Another added: "I hope you're keeping her now!" ...
Los Angeles Times

These L.A. foster kids defied the odds when they aged out: ‘This isn’t the end of my story’

Alex Ballantyne thought he’d finally found some stability after spending much of his adolescence searching for a home where he felt safe and accepted. Then, shortly after he collected his high school ...

Connecticut foster care system needs 800 more families as demand grows

May is National Foster Care Month, and child welfare advocates across Connecticut are renewing calls for more foster families ...
Los Angeles Times

Thinking of becoming a foster parent in L.A.? Here’s how

Nefertiti Austin’s journey to motherhood started in her 30s. Things she never noticed before — diaper bags, bottles, strollers — were jumping out at her in stores. “It was really just this ...