If you had to sum him up in one word, you’d say that Valaquez is confident. It’s obvious…
Foster Care Articles
Why I Foster | A foster parent shares his story
What if your family gave up their custody rights for you? Or if you entered state custody on your birthday? In Tennessee, approximately 8,000 children are in foster care at any given time.
Fostering was a calling
Sometimes, a lot of factors have to align for fostering and adoption to be successful.
Youth Villages hosts inaugural Foster Parent Awards ceremony
Youth Villages spent Thursday celebrating foster parents across the U.S. which is part of the agency’s first-ever “Foster Parent of the Year” award ceremony.
Embracing the change
For newly certified foster parents Travis and Michael VaZant, fostering was on their minds for a long time…
Fostering ‘made our family’
Erin and Robert Spivey first thought about becoming foster parents after meeting a teenage girl in foster care…
Serena is taking control over her future
Serena first entered foster care when she was 16 years old. ..
The road to being a successful parent – Natalie’s Story
Every parent wants their children to grow up and do amazing things with their lives…
When it comes to adoption, flexibility is key
The journey to adoption is sometimes a long and winding road. Such was the case for MacKenely…
Atlanta-Area Program Bridges Foster Care Age Outs Into Adulthood
An alarming number of young people are aging out of the foster care system without the resources