CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Erin Priour and her husband were foster parents up until they adopted a young boy to join their two children, two years ago. After that, they knew they wanted to continue to ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - This week, while families gather for the holiday, a local organization is reminding us that not every child has this option. Foster parents play a critical role in changing ...

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is making a push for enrollment in one of Child Welfare’s newest statewide programs. The Certified Respite program, which launched in 2023, has aimed to ...

PENFIELD, N.Y. (WHEC) – New Children’s Center provides respite from stress of the foster care system. A new center in Penfield will serve as a guide for children who are having trouble adapting to ...

» Background check on all members of the household who are 18 and older, and a national criminal history check through fingerprinting for all household members over 18. » Home study conducted by ...

We’re able to support each other that way by offering those breaks through the traditional respite.” The second type is called New Start Respite. “This respite is for children who are not placed in ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Traveling for foster families can be a struggle for many reasons, but one local organization is breaking down those barriers. The Restored Souls Foundations is a non-profit ...

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