02/12/2024
Our very own Ms. Katie! She is an absolute rockstar. We 🩵 you!
We're celebrating Florida Foster Parent Appreciation Week! Katherine McPherson, a Vero Beach caregiver, was recognized recently for her dedication to the children in her care. In particular, Ms. McPherson is dedicated to helping siblings stay together in foster care.
“Ms. McPherson has gone far and beyond for children in her care,” said Cori Degroat, a dependency case manager who was herself a recent GEM recipient for her excellence as a case manager. “She took in one teenager who needed licensed care, while the sibling entered relative care.
“When the sibling’s placement disrupted, Ms. McPherson accepted the sibling in with no questions asked to ensure the siblings remained together.”
The siblings grew up in an environment where they often found themselves caring for one another. Now, safe in Ms. McPherson’s home, Degroat said both children see their caregiver as someone they can rely on and go to for support.
“She has shown great dedication to her children, and has provided love and care for these children that allows them to be kids, while at the same time shaping them into young adults,” Degroat said.
