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David finds belonging

Young boy in a red and black soccer uniform sits on green turf, holding a red soccer ball, with a goal and fence in the background.

David is a talented soccer player who also loves to play video games. David and his siblings were taken into foster care after their family became homeless and were living on the street. After a placement to keep the siblings together failed, David was placed with a stable, loving, and nurturing foster family. Due to […]

Jessica finally feels a sense of hope

A young girl with long brown hair, wearing a gray sweater with colorful stripes, smiles and poses by the ocean under a clear sky.

Jessica dreams of going to college for Forensic Science with the goal of working for the FBI doing both investigation and science. She currently enjoys robotics and engineering at school. Jessica was just 2 months old when she was taken into foster care due to maternal drug use and a father in prison for drug […]

Grayson’s foster care journey supported by Friends of the Children

A young child wearing a helmet rides a green bicycle on a sunny day, with trees and a paved path in the background.

Grayson spends most of his free time playing soccer, riding his bike, or interacting with the kids in his neighborhood. Grayson’s start was not so typical – he was removed from his mother due to abuse and neglect and has been in foster care for the last 3 years. At school, Grayson is often disruptive […]

Keith gets support from Friends of the Children

A child in a blue shirt smiles while lying down and holding an open book, with a blurred window in the background.

Keith loves to play outdoors, listen to music, and play video games. He is also interested to become a dentist. Keith is at grade level in reading and math. At age 4, Keith’s father was sent to prison and is serving a life sentence, prior to this they had a close bond. Keith hides his […]

Lisa’s Foster Care Family don’t give up on her

A woman sits indoors, smiling at the camera, holding a pen and wearing a gray sweater, with bright natural light coming through the window behind her.

Lisa is a very smart girl who thrives on structure, and will rise to any challenge. She is an active ROTC member and will soon complete the DSS 18-21 LINKS Program. She can also be strong willed and quick to judge. Lisa entered foster care as a young teen, and was separated from her siblings, […]

Therapeutic foster care allowed Ronnie to heal in a family environment.

A young girl and an older boy pose together outdoors, with the girl resting her head on the boy’s shoulder and both looking at the camera.

Ronnie is like most teens and loves to play video games. He is passionate about finding a job and becoming independent. Ronnie has been in foster care for 4 years, and struggles being apart from his father, who he has a strong bond with. After entering foster care, Ronnie’s behavior escalated due to the frustration […]