Children in Foster Care

Children in foster care are kids first. They have their own personalities, strengths, interests, relationships, and dreams. They:

• • Range in age from newborn to 18.
  • Older youth may have the option to stay in care past age 18 while they work toward independence and their future goals.
  • May come with siblings or need help staying connected to them.
  • Have experienced hard things, but those experiences do not define them.
  • Have strengths, talents, interests, and traditions worth celebrating.
  • Need adults who are patient, caring, and willing to understand their needs.
  • Benefit from staying connected to family, friends, schools, and communities.
  • Are from your neighborhood, town or county.
  • Need opportunities to have fun, try new things, and just be kids.
  • Need caring adults who see their strengths and believe in their potential.