09/08/2026
Foster care provides children and youth with a safe, stable home when they cannot remain with their families. It is a temporary arrangement, and every child's circumstances are different.
Foster care and adoption serve different purposes and involve different commitments. Foster care focuses on providing care and consistency for children while families work toward stability. When possible and appropriate, the goal is to support a child's safe return to their family.
This month's blog walks through how foster care works and what foster families can expect. Read more at https://www.safy.org/news-and-resources/interested-in-becoming-a-foster-parent-heres-everything-you-need-to-know