What It’s Really Like to Foster Teens (And Why You Should Do It)

Across the nation, outcomes for teens aging out of foster care are grim, and the need for loving families to foster teens continues to grow.
Across the nation, outcomes for teens aging out of foster care are grim, and the need for loving families to foster teens continues to grow.
Over 400,000 children are in foster care in America. This community problem requires a community solution.
Becoming a foster parent is a big decision, and your first foster care placement sparks a lot of questions. Here are some answers!
This latest issue is packed full of stories about people finding the powerful human connection and help needed to break cycles; live happy, healthy lives; and create bright futures.
Discover the main goal of foster care and why keeping children safe and connected is vital for their wellbeing.
Meet two families who are making a difference for teens in foster care, and learn why the need to foster teens is so great.
Foster parenting is as hard as it is rewarding. While you’re caring for the kids in your home, it’s important to take care of yourself too. Read this blog to learn more about self-care!
The sad reality is that there is a link between the foster care system and human trafficking. Any advocate of children, especially foster parents, need to be aware of the ways children in foster care are more susceptible to being trafficked.
KVC provides foster parent training, resources and ongoing support to ensure success for foster parents and the children in their care.
Interested in fostering children? Learn how long it typically takes to become a foster parent and what you can do to speed up the process.