“Hair shouldn’t be an obstacle in foster parenting”
A Mississippi social worker talks about the qualities of a good foster parent, including honoring a child’s culture and working toward reunification.
Path to parenthood
Tough choices but finally, family
A mother writes about how a cross-country move in the middle of their adoption proceedings almost disrupted their plans.
Outstanding Caseworker: Kim Blackburn
“I love working with the teenage kids and seeing their potential and encouraging them… I’ve seen how a caring adult can help turn a child’s life around.”
Outstanding Caseworker: Latanga McGill
A Mississippi licensing specialist talks about how she supports foster parents and what’s kept her doing this job for the last 10 years.
Outstanding Caseworker: Torjia Ashford
“Torjia works for the very best outcome for the children and helps the parents along the way… Our two-year-old has even named her baby dolls after Torjia! As foster parents, we would be absolutely lost without her….”
May is National Foster Care Month!
This month—and every month—we celebrate the foster parents, volunteers, and others who are helping to create success and lasting connections for children in foster care.