New Trump policy clears way for LGBTQ youth to be placed in hostile foster or adoptive homes

Over the years, Mary Foltz and her wife have fostered four kids. All have identified as LGBTQ. Foltz knows the critical value of providing her children an affirming home — especially for those who are ...

Proposed rule could remove foster care protections for LGBTQ+ youth

An HHS official didn't respond to whether the move puts vulnerable youths in harm's way or invites foster parent mistreatment ...
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Chattanooga foster families say opening your home changes lives, including yours

A Chattanooga foster mother says the laughter inside her home says everything.For nearly 20 years, Winona Jarrett has opened her door to children in foster care ...
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Voz de Niños seeks volunteers to advocate for Webb County foster children

Voz de Niños is inviting the community to volunteer as advocates in Webb County, where about 300 children are in the foster ...
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Legislation requiring foster parent training advances in committee

BOISE, Idaho — Legislation aimed at requiring training for Idaho foster parents is moving ahead at the Statehouse.The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Shi ...

Community Attention Foster Families seeks more foster parents in Central Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Community Attention Foster Families is seeking more families to care for children in foster care across its service region.
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Idaho Bill Would Require Training for Prospective Foster Parents

LEWISTON, Idaho — An Idaho bill aimed at ensuring foster parents are properly prepared would require prospective foster families to complete training before rec ...
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New Hanover Co. sees drop in foster homes despite fewer children in care

Over the past five years, New Hanover County has seen a growing need for licensed foster care homes. While the number of children in foster care has dropped, so too have the number of families that ...