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Why I Foster | A foster parent shares his story

May 19, 2021 | Blog, Foster Care Stories, Media Coverage

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. With fewer than 4,000 foster families, the need for more families is real. Many kids in foster care have experienced the unimaginable, and they demonstrate daily their courage, resilience, and unconditional love by showing up to live life.

Read the full Memphis Parent story here.

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