Did you know many children first disclose abuse or neglect to a trusted teacher? Unfortunately, when they are removed from that environment and placed with strangers,
One of the greatest benefits of the Foster Care Community Challenge is emotional continuity…. When children stay in their school — with teachers, classmates, and familiar
Teachers, counselors, coaches, and other school staff already play a vital role in a child’s life. Through the Foster Care Community Challenge, they can go
A program of the South Carolina Foster Parent Association The Foster Care Community Challenge is a statewide initiative of the South Carolina Foster Parent Association, designed to bring stability,
Read this beautiful adoption story and use it as a guide for fostering as well as adopting. From a foster mom: In a few days
Imagine starting with a typical day and suddenly strangers knock on the door. They look very official and inform you that they have the legal
Foster care is hard. Foster families are amazing people who put the needs of others above their own. We want to celebrate with families who
When I was in Foster Care as a teen, I used to always think about what it would be like to have my own family.
Welcome! If you are reading this you want to improve the lives of children and families involved in foster care. Thank you for that! A
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