<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Adoption.com News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com</link><description>Adoption.com News</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 07:50:12 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 07:50:12 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>May is National Foster Care Month</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/may-is-national-foster-care-month-3</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:46:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/may-is-national-foster-care-month-3</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[Every day, hundreds of families provide loving, stable homes for children in our foster care system, one child at a time. -Lisa Van De Hey, The Gridley Herald]]></description></item><item><title>National Foster Care Month</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/national-foster-care-month-3</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:09:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/national-foster-care-month-3</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[May is a time when the experiences of the children and youth in the foster care system, are brought to the forefront and awareness is raised concerning the needs of these children.]]></description></item><item><title>For her, every day is Mother's Day</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/for-her-every-day-is-mothers-day</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/for-her-every-day-is-mothers-day</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[When Mother’s Day dawns on Sunday, Laura Hooker-Jackson will have many reasons to celebrate. -Gail T. Boatman, Burlington County Times]]></description></item><item><title>May is Foster Care Awareness Month</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/may-is-foster-care-awareness-month</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:13:44 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/may-is-foster-care-awareness-month</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[This month, the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in Kansas is spotlighting the needs of the more than 5,000 children in state custody. -The Emporia Gazette]]></description></item><item><title>Foster family cares for 160 kids in 28 years</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-family-cares-for-160-kids-in-28-years-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 21:15:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-family-cares-for-160-kids-in-28-years-1</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[They've been with Arizona's Child Protective Services through dozens of administrators, five governors and at least four child-welfare-reform efforts. -Mary K. Reinhart, The Arizona Republic]]></description></item><item><title>Phoenix foster care Crisis Nursery finds stories of success</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/phoenix-foster-care-crisis-nursery-finds-stories-of-success</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:22:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/phoenix-foster-care-crisis-nursery-finds-stories-of-success</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[Jamie Ramos adopted Lily through Crisis Nursery, which is celebrating 35 years of service. Ramos says the organization helped her prepare to be a foster-care parent. She and her husband are adopting two other kids they've been fostering.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster adoption programs expand families</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-adoption-programs-expand-families</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:21:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-adoption-programs-expand-families</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[Little Nikko's journey to a loving home.]]></description></item><item><title>May is National Foster Care Month</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/may-is-national-foster-care-month-2</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:51:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/may-is-national-foster-care-month-2</guid><author>AdminFA</author><description><![CDATA[May is recognized across the country as National Foster Care Month, a time to honor America's foster families.  - Courier/Journal]]></description></item><item><title>Gov. Corbett's 'Fostering Connections' Proposal Can Benefit Pennsylvania's Foster Youth and Taxpayers - PR Newswire - sacbee.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/gov-corbetts-fostering-connections-proposal-can-benefit-pennsylvanias-foster-youth-and-taxpayers-pr-newswire-sacbeecom</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:59:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/gov-corbetts-fostering-connections-proposal-can-benefit-pennsylvanias-foster-youth-and-taxpayers-pr-newswire-sacbeecom</guid><author>Administrator</author><description><![CDATA[Gov Corbett's proposal encourages more adoptions or legal guardianship by giving additional subsidies for foster kids between the ages of 18 and 21.  This would be a significant advantage for kids who would normally age out of the system.]]></description></item><item><title>Barb, Wayne Dyer named foster parents of the year - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/barb-wayne-dyer-named-foster-parents-of-the-year-peterborough-examiner-ontario-ca</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:56:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/barb-wayne-dyer-named-foster-parents-of-the-year-peterborough-examiner-ontario-ca</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Instead of adopting one child, the Dyers have cared for more than 150 over four decades.]]></description></item><item><title>A nest refilled - Henrico Citizen</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/a-nest-refilled-henrico-citizen</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:56:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/a-nest-refilled-henrico-citizen</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Murrays keep in touch with former foster children all over the country.]]></description></item><item><title>Giving a child a sense of belonging - Brattleboro Reformer</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/giving-a-child-a-sense-of-belonging-brattleboro-reformer</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:56:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/giving-a-child-a-sense-of-belonging-brattleboro-reformer</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[As a family recruiter, it’s Colburn’s job to go out and look for foster parents who are both patient and understanding.]]></description></item><item><title>Dorset foster care appeal: Couple's pride (From Bournemouth Echo)</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dorset-foster-care-appeal-couples-pride-from-bournemouth-echo</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:16:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dorset-foster-care-appeal-couples-pride-from-bournemouth-echo</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The couple initially specified that they wanted children in the five to 12 age group.]]></description></item><item><title>Edinburgh foster mum works selflessly with babies withdrawing from substance abuse | Features | Edinburgh | STV</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/edinburgh-foster-mum-works-selflessly-with-babies-withdrawing-from-substance-abuse-features-edinburgh-stv</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:22:14 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/edinburgh-foster-mum-works-selflessly-with-babies-withdrawing-from-substance-abuse-features-edinburgh-stv</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Most of the children that Julie cares for go up for adoption and a small percentage return to their parents.]]></description></item><item><title>Long-serving foster carers are honoured - Local News - Clitheroe Advertiser and Times</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/long-serving-foster-carers-are-honoured-local-news-clitheroe-advertiser-and-times</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:22:14 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/long-serving-foster-carers-are-honoured-local-news-clitheroe-advertiser-and-times</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Diane first began caring for children within her own family and this triggered a desire to continue making a difference within the wider community.]]></description></item><item><title>BBC News - Bradford foster carer's 'happiest time'</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bbc-news-bradford-foster-carers-happiest-time</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:07:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bbc-news-bradford-foster-carers-happiest-time</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Mrs Richards said fostering had been a hugely rewarding experience.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster, Adoptive Parents Honored</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-adoptive-parents-honored</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:07:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-adoptive-parents-honored</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Margaret Alexander of the Oine community became a foster parent in 1994 after her children grew up and left home.]]></description></item><item><title>The Alvin Sun Advertiser Online &gt; News &gt; Helping raise 200 kids</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-alvin-sun-advertiser-online-news-helping-raise-200-kids</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:05:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-alvin-sun-advertiser-online-news-helping-raise-200-kids</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[One of the boys that the Moore's had in their home came to them when he was only 15 months old.]]></description></item><item><title>More parents needed for foster children throughout Oakland County – The Oakland Press - San Francisco Luxury Living | San Francisco Luxury Living</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/more-parents-needed-for-foster-children-throughout-oakland-county-the-oakland-press-san-francisco-luxury-living-san-francisco-luxury-living</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:05:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/more-parents-needed-for-foster-children-throughout-oakland-county-the-oakland-press-san-francisco-luxury-living-san-francisco-luxury-living</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA["There is no greater gift than to provide that love to a child who needs it so desperately" says Judy Wright.]]></description></item><item><title>BBC News - Adoptive parents talk of baby joy after wait</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bbc-news-adoptive-parents-talk-of-baby-joy-after-wait</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:05:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bbc-news-adoptive-parents-talk-of-baby-joy-after-wait</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After a five-day introduction and a careful process of settling in, Kate and Rob brought Ruby, then aged four months, home.]]></description></item><item><title>Empty nest, but full home</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/empty-nest-but-full-home</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:00:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/empty-nest-but-full-home</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Over the past three years, the Kempers have been foster parents to four children.]]></description></item><item><title>BBC News - David Cameron thanks 'amazing' Somerset foster parent</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bbc-news-david-cameron-thanks-amazing-somerset-foster-parent</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:10:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/bbc-news-david-cameron-thanks-amazing-somerset-foster-parent</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Mrs Roberts, who is currently fostering a two-year-old at home and is waiting to take care of another baby said fostering gave her "a lot of enjoyment".]]></description></item><item><title>Orlando woman was a foster parent to about 400 children. - Orlando Sentinel</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/orlando-woman-was-a-foster-parent-to-about-400-children-orlando-sentinel</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:15:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/orlando-woman-was-a-foster-parent-to-about-400-children-orlando-sentinel</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[When the kids left the home, Dorothy made sure they had extra clothes in their backpacks and money in their pockets.]]></description></item><item><title>Robstown woman cares for foster child born to drug addiction  » Corpus Christi Caller-Times</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/robstown-woman-cares-for-foster-child-born-to-drug-addiction-corpus-christi-caller-times</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:15:51 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/robstown-woman-cares-for-foster-child-born-to-drug-addiction-corpus-christi-caller-times</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[When Lily was approached by CPS officials to be a foster parent to Tommy she wasn't sure if it was something she could handle.]]></description></item><item><title>Sheriff and wife became foster parents to help the unwanted kids - Omaha.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/sheriff-and-wife-became-foster-parents-to-help-the-unwanted-kids-omahacom</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:38:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/sheriff-and-wife-became-foster-parents-to-help-the-unwanted-kids-omahacom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The couple strive to give the kids a stable home, safety and love. Otherwise, they cooperate with case workers to reunite the children with their biological parents.]]></description></item><item><title>No matter how long they stay, foster kids are Fribleys forever - Massillon, OH - The Independent</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/no-matter-how-long-they-stay-foster-kids-are-fribleys-forever-massillon-oh-the-independent</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:52:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/no-matter-how-long-they-stay-foster-kids-are-fribleys-forever-massillon-oh-the-independent</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Helping some of those children, and the community as a whole, is the couple’s legacy, Greg said.]]></description></item><item><title>The Eagle Eye - Mission High School - Act of Love, teacher offers foster children open heart and warm home</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-eagle-eye-mission-high-school-act-of-love-teacher-offers-foster-children-open-heart-and-warm-home</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:16:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-eagle-eye-mission-high-school-act-of-love-teacher-offers-foster-children-open-heart-and-warm-home</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Foster care is just a stepping stone for Anzaldua and her husband who look forward to adopting in the future.]]></description></item><item><title>Fourth family saves child's life - China.org.cn</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fourth-family-saves-childs-life-chinaorgcn</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:10:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fourth-family-saves-childs-life-chinaorgcn</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Taking responsibility for the child, the couple began a long quest to seek medical treatment.]]></description></item><item><title>Families to share stories of foster care adoptions at Heart ... - Bakersfield.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/families-to-share-stories-of-foster-care-adoptions-at-heart-bakersfieldcom</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:10:37 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/families-to-share-stories-of-foster-care-adoptions-at-heart-bakersfieldcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Osenbaughs hope that by sharing their experiences, they can ease some of the reservations people have about adopting via foster care.]]></description></item><item><title>Baby girl gets unselfish love from foster family, liver donor - News - ReviewJournal.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/baby-girl-gets-unselfish-love-from-foster-family-liver-donor-news-reviewjournalcom</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:55:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/baby-girl-gets-unselfish-love-from-foster-family-liver-donor-news-reviewjournalcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Kings still make frequent trips to the doctor with the baby girl to make sure she is progressing as she should.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster parenting a rewarding, complex life</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parenting-a-rewarding-complex-life</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:55:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parenting-a-rewarding-complex-life</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[It's important for foster parents to be non-judgmental while providing the incoming child with a fairly strongly structured life.]]></description></item><item><title>Pride of Britain Awards 2011: Special Recognition for Julie Coghill for fostering babies born addicted to drugs - mirror.co.uk</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/pride-of-britain-awards-2011-special-recognition-for-julie-coghill-for-fostering-babies-born-addicted-to-drugs-mirrorcouk</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:09:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/pride-of-britain-awards-2011-special-recognition-for-julie-coghill-for-fostering-babies-born-addicted-to-drugs-mirrorcouk</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Julie started fostering after responding to an ad in a local newspaper.]]></description></item><item><title>For Bill Clinton aide, foster mother's her chief role</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/for-bill-clinton-aide-foster-mothers-her-chief-role</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:09:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/for-bill-clinton-aide-foster-mothers-her-chief-role</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Over the past several years, Graham, 38, has served as a foster mother to eight city kids.]]></description></item><item><title>TheRecord - Foster parents foster new hope</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/therecord-foster-parents-foster-new-hope</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:45:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/therecord-foster-parents-foster-new-hope</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Foster parents can be young parents with families or retired grandparents. They don’t need any parenting experience.]]></description></item><item><title>Elmira Independent - Fostering love in Wallenstein</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/elmira-independent-fostering-love-in-wallenstein</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:45:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/elmira-independent-fostering-love-in-wallenstein</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Baumans have taken advantage of support groups, meeting with other foster families to gain wisdom from the experiences of others.]]></description></item><item><title>Businessman fosters culture of foster parenting - The Philippine Star Â» News Â» News Feature</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/businessman-fosters-culture-of-foster-parenting-the-philippine-star-news-news-feature</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/businessman-fosters-culture-of-foster-parenting-the-philippine-star-news-news-feature</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Albert, 61, and wife Maricris, 41, have taken in five foster children over the last eight years, one of whom they adopted.]]></description></item><item><title>Have you ever considered fostering a child? - Community News - Luton Today</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/have-you-ever-considered-fostering-a-child-community-news-luton-today</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/have-you-ever-considered-fostering-a-child-community-news-luton-today</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[You could be on hand to give a child a stable home in an emergency, have a child placed with you for a few days or weeks.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster parents needed | foster, parents, taken - KFDM-TV Channel Six</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parents-needed-foster-parents-taken-kfdm-tv-channel-six</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parents-needed-foster-parents-taken-kfdm-tv-channel-six</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[To find loving homes, many children have to be sent to other parts of the state.]]></description></item><item><title>'Angels in Adoption' - Black Hills Pioneer: Local News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/angels-in-adoption-black-hills-pioneer-local-news</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/angels-in-adoption-black-hills-pioneer-local-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., selected the Boesems as the state's 2011 Angels in Adoption honorees.]]></description></item><item><title>State in need of more Latino foster parents</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/state-in-need-of-more-latino-foster-parents</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/state-in-need-of-more-latino-foster-parents</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[When Latinos do know of the program, they are receptive to taking children into their homes.]]></description></item><item><title>Windsor woman is single-minded for children - Local News - News - Caulfield Glen Eira Leader</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/windsor-woman-is-single-minded-for-children-local-news-news-caulfield-glen-eira-leader-1</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/windsor-woman-is-single-minded-for-children-local-news-news-caulfield-glen-eira-leader-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Returning to Australia “a different person”, Susan  began to foster children while continuing to raise her own brood of six as a single mother.]]></description></item><item><title>Welcome to a house full of love - Lifestyle - lep.co.uk</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/welcome-to-a-house-full-of-love-lifestyle-lepcouk</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:05:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/welcome-to-a-house-full-of-love-lifestyle-lepcouk</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Karen and Keith went on the Skills To Foster course and became foster carers in February this year.]]></description></item><item><title>Dale Moss | Parenting the Marine way | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dale-moss-parenting-the-marine-way-the-courier-journal-courier-journalcom</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:37:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/dale-moss-parenting-the-marine-way-the-courier-journal-courier-journalcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Walls has had at least 15 foster children, of various ages from struggling families.]]></description></item><item><title>'You only get one go at life, and I wanted to help as many children as possible' - Lifestyle - lep.co.uk</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/you-only-get-one-go-at-life-and-i-wanted-to-help-as-many-children-as-possible-lifestyle-lepcouk</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:37:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/you-only-get-one-go-at-life-and-i-wanted-to-help-as-many-children-as-possible-lifestyle-lepcouk</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Rebekah is currently fostering her first child – a three-month-old baby girl.]]></description></item><item><title>Newly-formed Orem family touts need for more Latino foster parents | Deseret News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/newly-formed-orem-family-touts-need-for-more-latino-foster-parents-deseret-news-1</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:37:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/newly-formed-orem-family-touts-need-for-more-latino-foster-parents-deseret-news-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Statewide, just 6 percent of the available pool of foster parents are Latino.]]></description></item><item><title>Longview family to be honored by adoption institute  - Longview News-Journal: Local News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/longview-family-to-be-honored-by-adoption-institute-longview-news-journal-local-news</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:38:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/longview-family-to-be-honored-by-adoption-institute-longview-news-journal-local-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Curfman family is living proof that foster families who choose to be in foster-to-adopt programs don’t always have to say goodbye to every child placed in their home.]]></description></item><item><title>Adoption award - MariettaTimes.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Ohio, Community Information - The Marietta Times</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoption-award-mariettatimescom-news-sports-jobs-ohio-community-information-the-marietta-times</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:02:23 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/adoption-award-mariettatimescom-news-sports-jobs-ohio-community-information-the-marietta-times</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Over the next few years the family would take in at least seven other foster children.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster a bright future - The West Australian</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-a-bright-future-the-west-australian</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-a-bright-future-the-west-australian</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Some of the children the Pritchard's have cared for have been orphaned by car accidents while others have lost their parents to alcohol or substance abuse.]]></description></item><item><title>Cinnamons honored for fostering - NewsandSentinel.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Parkersburg News and Sentinel</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/cinnamons-honored-for-fostering-newsandsentinelcom-news-sports-jobs-community-information-parkersburg-news-and-sentinel</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/cinnamons-honored-for-fostering-newsandsentinelcom-news-sports-jobs-community-information-parkersburg-news-and-sentinel</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[When the couple found out several years ago that they couldn't have children of their own, they decided to become foster parents.]]></description></item><item><title>Extended family a labour of love - Local News - News - General - Brimbank Weekly</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/extended-family-a-labour-of-love-local-news-news-general-brimbank-weekly</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/extended-family-a-labour-of-love-local-news-news-general-brimbank-weekly</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Twenty-three years and 227 children later, they are still sharing their hearts and home with children in need.]]></description></item><item><title>Mum to 50 wouldn't change a thing | Sunshine Coast News | Local News in Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Daily</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/mum-to-50-wouldnt-change-a-thing-sunshine-coast-news-local-news-in-sunshine-coast-sunshine-coast-daily</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:22:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/mum-to-50-wouldnt-change-a-thing-sunshine-coast-news-local-news-in-sunshine-coast-sunshine-coast-daily</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Ms Green said foster children were no more or less perfect than one's own children.]]></description></item><item><title>OPENING THEIR HEARTS</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/opening-their-hearts</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:01:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/opening-their-hearts</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The first children to walk into their home were 4-year-old twin boys who were picked up the same night they left their home.]]></description></item><item><title>'Foster grandparents'  give helping hand, extra attention to help children succeed | KyForward.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-grandparents-give-helping-hand-extra-attention-to-help-children-succeed-kyforwardcom</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:53:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-grandparents-give-helping-hand-extra-attention-to-help-children-succeed-kyforwardcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In 2010, 47 foster grandparents volunteered at local Child Development Center and served 35, 208 hours.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster mom to 135 children always ready with a mop - AltoonaMirror.com - Altoona, PA | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Altoona Mirror</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-mom-to-135-children-always-ready-with-a-mop-altoonamirrorcom-altoona-pa-news-sports-jobs-community-information-the-altoona-mirror</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:03:39 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-mom-to-135-children-always-ready-with-a-mop-altoonamirrorcom-altoona-pa-news-sports-jobs-community-information-the-altoona-mirror</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Foster parents receive stipends, but Dempsie laughed when asked if it was enough to cover the bills.]]></description></item><item><title>Pam Lawrence has fostered 227 children over 23 years |			Herald Sun</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/pam-lawrence-has-fostered-227-children-over-23-years-herald-sun</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:30:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/pam-lawrence-has-fostered-227-children-over-23-years-herald-sun</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The couple took in their first foster child on the day they were approved to be carers in October 1988.]]></description></item><item><title>'We are a family'- sandmountainreporter.com: Local News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/we-are-a-family-sandmountainreportercom-local-news</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:30:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/we-are-a-family-sandmountainreportercom-local-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The couple said desire, tolerance and love for people are the keys to being a good foster parent.]]></description></item><item><title>Joys of foster parenting | Stuff.co.nz</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/joys-of-foster-parenting-stuffconz</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:19:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/joys-of-foster-parenting-stuffconz</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Carers provide a safe, secure home life for a child for anything from a few days to several years.]]></description></item><item><title>Brooklyn supermom gave her best to 85 foster kids through Little Flower Children and Family Services</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/brooklyn-supermom-gave-her-best-to-85-foster-kids-through-little-flower-children-and-family-services</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:19:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/brooklyn-supermom-gave-her-best-to-85-foster-kids-through-little-flower-children-and-family-services</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Axson, 67, has raised more than 85 foster children in her Ocean Hill Houses, Brooklyn, home since 1988 - even adopting three boys.]]></description></item><item><title>East Haddam family adopts third biological sibling (video) - The Middletown Press : Serving Middletown, CT</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/east-haddam-family-adopts-third-biological-sibling-video-the-middletown-press-serving-middletown-ct</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:51:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/east-haddam-family-adopts-third-biological-sibling-video-the-middletown-press-serving-middletown-ct</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Holly said they did a legal risk adoption, which allows parents looking to adopt an opportunity to have a child temporally.]]></description></item><item><title>Milton Family Opens Home to Kids in Need - Milton, MA Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/milton-family-opens-home-to-kids-in-need-milton-ma-patch</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:17:16 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/milton-family-opens-home-to-kids-in-need-milton-ma-patch</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[There are a lot of children in Massachusetts that need help, and they really need more foster parents.]]></description></item><item><title>Therapeutic foster parents provide extra care | Tulsa World</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/therapeutic-foster-parents-provide-extra-care-tulsa-world</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:47:30 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/therapeutic-foster-parents-provide-extra-care-tulsa-world</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The parents also meet once a month for group training after they've brought the children into their homes.]]></description></item><item><title>PATRICK'S PEOPLE: Ron and Lucretia Morey have been foster parents for 28 years - Pittsburg, KS - Morning Sun</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/patricks-people-ron-and-lucretia-morey-have-been-foster-parents-for-28-years-pittsburg-ks-morning-sun</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:48:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/patricks-people-ron-and-lucretia-morey-have-been-foster-parents-for-28-years-pittsburg-ks-morning-sun</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The couple became involved with foster care when Mrs. Morey decided to quit teaching and stay home.]]></description></item><item><title>Woman opened home and heart to children - Herald News</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/woman-opened-home-and-heart-to-children-herald-news</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:48:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/woman-opened-home-and-heart-to-children-herald-news</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Sometimes Yvonne cared for four children at a time and eventually adopted one of the children now 50 years old.]]></description></item><item><title>TODAYonline | Singapore | MCYS conducts counselling, training for parents reunited with children</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/todayonline-singapore-mcys-conducts-counselling-training-for-parents-reunited-with-children</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:28:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/todayonline-singapore-mcys-conducts-counselling-training-for-parents-reunited-with-children</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The MCYS said it will continue to review how to strengthen the support for foster parents in different areas.]]></description></item><item><title>Utah County father of 5, foster dad to 3 wins yearly award from statewide nonprofit</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/utah-county-father-of-5-foster-dad-to-3-wins-yearly-award-from-statewide-nonprofit</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:19:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/utah-county-father-of-5-foster-dad-to-3-wins-yearly-award-from-statewide-nonprofit</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Broughs decided to become foster parents about 12 years ago.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster parents of Stanislaus County teens make impact - Turlock - Modbee.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parents-of-stanislaus-county-teens-make-impact-turlock-modbeecom</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:09:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parents-of-stanislaus-county-teens-make-impact-turlock-modbeecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Harlan hears from her foster children long after they come of age.]]></description></item><item><title>New Orleans dad finds his calling in foster fatherhood | 						NOLA.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/new-orleans-dad-finds-his-calling-in-foster-fatherhood-nolacom</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:49:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/new-orleans-dad-finds-his-calling-in-foster-fatherhood-nolacom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Over the years, other foster children have gone back to their families, but most kept in touch.]]></description></item><item><title>Why fostering 81 babies was never a chore for couple (From Echo)</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/why-fostering-81-babies-was-never-a-chore-for-couple-from-echo</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:37:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/why-fostering-81-babies-was-never-a-chore-for-couple-from-echo</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The couple, who have two children of their own, John, 41, and Karyn, 38, decided to become carers after meeting another foster family.]]></description></item><item><title>Couple preparing to welcome 72nd foster child – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/couple-preparing-to-welcome-72nd-foster-child-this-just-in-cnncom-blogs</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:37:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/couple-preparing-to-welcome-72nd-foster-child-this-just-in-cnncom-blogs</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Thomas said that the hardest part of foster parenting is knowing that the arrangement is temporary.]]></description></item><item><title>Veteran of foster care seeks to save his own kin - FoxNews.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/veteran-of-foster-care-seeks-to-save-his-own-kin-foxnewscom</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:23:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/veteran-of-foster-care-seeks-to-save-his-own-kin-foxnewscom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Parenthood has changed everything about McLemore's life, except his long-term goals.]]></description></item><item><title>Newton family becomes foster parents to help kids in need</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/newton-family-becomes-foster-parents-to-help-kids-in-need</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:29:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/newton-family-becomes-foster-parents-to-help-kids-in-need</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Bethunes are part of the foster program with Newton DFCS.]]></description></item><item><title>Youth Dynamics seeking families for foster homes - Daily Inter Lake: Local/Montana</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/youth-dynamics-seeking-families-for-foster-homes-daily-inter-lake-localmontana</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:47:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/youth-dynamics-seeking-families-for-foster-homes-daily-inter-lake-localmontana</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[While Youth Dynamics works to keep families united, children become candidates for placement for a wide variety of reasons.]]></description></item><item><title>Pontiac woman opens her heart to kids who need home and family  - dailytribune.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/pontiac-woman-opens-her-heart-to-kids-who-need-home-and-family-dailytribunecom</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/pontiac-woman-opens-her-heart-to-kids-who-need-home-and-family-dailytribunecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Now Serna said it seems like she was meant to be a foster mother; everything just kind of worked out for her to follow that path.]]></description></item><item><title>Clinton couple calls being foster parents to an 8-month-old girl a 'fantastic experience'- Adrian, MI -</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/clinton-couple-calls-being-foster-parents-to-an-8-month-old-girl-a-fantastic-experience-adrian-mi-1</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/clinton-couple-calls-being-foster-parents-to-an-8-month-old-girl-a-fantastic-experience-adrian-mi-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Tim and Tammy Wilson had talked about becoming foster parents for a couple of years.]]></description></item><item><title>Harvest family, DHR case worker honored for efforts helping foster children and teens | 						al.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/harvest-family-dhr-case-worker-honored-for-efforts-helping-foster-children-and-teens-alcom</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/harvest-family-dhr-case-worker-honored-for-efforts-helping-foster-children-and-teens-alcom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Melvin Allen said he had a number of people in his life growing up who helped guide him, and he wanted to help other kids in the same way.]]></description></item><item><title>Ledbetters maintain connection between foster kids, parents | Shelby County Reporter</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/ledbetters-maintain-connection-between-foster-kids-parents-shelby-county-reporter</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/ledbetters-maintain-connection-between-foster-kids-parents-shelby-county-reporter</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Even though the foster children are treated like members of the Ledbetter family, the Ledbetters’ goal is not to keep the children in their care forever.]]></description></item><item><title>Couple  honored for  foster care - Newton, KS - The Newton Kansan</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/couple-honored-for-foster-care-newton-ks-the-newton-kansan</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/couple-honored-for-foster-care-newton-ks-the-newton-kansan</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Many of the children the Stovalls have fostered have gone onto adoptive families or have been reintegrated with a birth parent or another relative.]]></description></item><item><title>Caring Janet is still going strong three decades on - News - Doncaster Free Press</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/caring-janet-is-still-going-strong-three-decades-on-news-doncaster-free-press</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/caring-janet-is-still-going-strong-three-decades-on-news-doncaster-free-press</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The hardest part, Janet said, is giving up the children who have been living with the family for a long time.]]></description></item><item><title>The Hindu : Life &amp; Style / Society : Making A Difference - Large-hearted Joseph and his family</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-hindu-life-style-society-making-a-difference-large-hearted-joseph-and-his-family</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:27:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/the-hindu-life-style-society-making-a-difference-large-hearted-joseph-and-his-family</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Gradually as the word spread, more children from Madurai started entering Joseph's family.]]></description></item><item><title>Queen honors couple who fostered 81 babies (From Echo)</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/queen-honors-couple-who-fostered-81-babies-from-echo</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:24:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/queen-honors-couple-who-fostered-81-babies-from-echo</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Some of the children they have looked after have come to them just days after being born.]]></description></item><item><title>Local Woman Awarded Foster Care Recognition - Peabody, MA Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-woman-awarded-foster-care-recognition-peabody-ma-patch</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-woman-awarded-foster-care-recognition-peabody-ma-patch</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The child’s stay with Ditch was only temporary and a year-and-a-half after she first took her in, Ditch had to say goodbye to arguably the closest person in her life.]]></description></item><item><title>Local couple 'humbled'  to be Foster Carers of the Year - Community - Ulster Star</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-couple-humbled-to-be-foster-carers-of-the-year-community-ulster-star</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-couple-humbled-to-be-foster-carers-of-the-year-community-ulster-star</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Marion and Hugh currently have five children in their care, with sisters Kirsty and Sammy-Jo having been with them most of their lives.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster carer is hoping others will follow her - Cynon Valley - South Wales Valleys - News - WalesOnline</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-carer-is-hoping-others-will-follow-her-cynon-valley-south-wales-valleys-news-walesonline-1</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-carer-is-hoping-others-will-follow-her-cynon-valley-south-wales-valleys-news-walesonline-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Foster Care Service is continually looking for people to join its team of professional, dedicated foster carers.]]></description></item><item><title>Fostering brings fulfillment | The Poughkeepsie Journal | poughkeepsiejournal.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fostering-brings-fulfillment-the-poughkeepsie-journal-poughkeepsiejournalcom-1</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fostering-brings-fulfillment-the-poughkeepsie-journal-poughkeepsiejournalcom-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The decision to become a foster family is not something to be taken lightly.]]></description></item><item><title>Delaware heroes: For 22 years, couple gave foster kids much more than a home | The News Journal | delawareonline.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/delaware-heroes-for-22-years-couple-gave-foster-kids-much-more-than-a-home-the-news-journal-delawareonlinecom</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/delaware-heroes-for-22-years-couple-gave-foster-kids-much-more-than-a-home-the-news-journal-delawareonlinecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Houstons are among The News Journal's 50 Who Matter.]]></description></item><item><title>If you've love to give - consider fostering, say Leicester couple</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/if-youve-love-to-give-consider-fostering-say-leicester-couple</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:28:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/if-youve-love-to-give-consider-fostering-say-leicester-couple</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The couple took in brothers Simon, five, and six-year-old James (not their real names) a year ago, when their parents were no longer able to look after them.]]></description></item><item><title>A variety of motivations drive people to foster kids | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/a-variety-of-motivations-drive-people-to-foster-kids-the-news-sentinel-fort-wayne-in</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:28:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/a-variety-of-motivations-drive-people-to-foster-kids-the-news-sentinel-fort-wayne-in</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[In 2002, Darlene C. was nominated as the Allen County Foster Parent of the Year by the DCS.]]></description></item><item><title>First residents move into North Portland's Bridge Meadows  | 						OregonLive.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/first-residents-move-into-north-portlands-bridge-meadows-oregonlivecom</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:28:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/first-residents-move-into-north-portlands-bridge-meadows-oregonlivecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Bridge Meadows, an intergenerational, affordable housing community that aims to support families who adopt children from the foster care system.]]></description></item><item><title>Charm City Moms: Celebrating foster care - Parents: Help on child care, juggling work and family life  - baltimoresun.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/charm-city-moms-celebrating-foster-care-parents-help-on-child-care-juggling-work-and-family-life-baltimoresuncom</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 19:43:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/charm-city-moms-celebrating-foster-care-parents-help-on-child-care-juggling-work-and-family-life-baltimoresuncom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Foster parents are just like regular parents, but you don’t have full custody of the child.]]></description></item><item><title>Local foster parents step up to provide care in times of need</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-foster-parents-step-up-to-provide-care-in-times-of-need</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 20:58:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-foster-parents-step-up-to-provide-care-in-times-of-need</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Longs said the hardest part of being a foster parent is letting the children go.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster caring is a family tradition for the Hewitts - Bridgend &amp; Maesteg - South Wales Valleys - News - WalesOnline</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-caring-is-a-family-tradition-for-the-hewitts-bridgend-maesteg-south-wales-valleys-news-walesonline</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 20:58:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-caring-is-a-family-tradition-for-the-hewitts-bridgend-maesteg-south-wales-valleys-news-walesonline</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Jane said the best thing about being a foster carer is having the opportunity to have a positive influence on a child’s life.]]></description></item><item><title>Township Resident Gets Foster Family of the Year Award - Westwood-Washington Township, NJ Patch</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/township-resident-gets-foster-family-of-the-year-award-westwood-washington-township-nj-patch</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 20:58:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/township-resident-gets-foster-family-of-the-year-award-westwood-washington-township-nj-patch</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Best said she first became a foster parent after helping a friend in Suffern, N.Y. with her foster children.]]></description></item><item><title>All change for Bain family - News - Peterlee Mail</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/all-change-for-bain-family-news-peterlee-mail</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 17:36:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/all-change-for-bain-family-news-peterlee-mail</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[After much discussion the Hartlepool couple decided to take the plunge and apply to be foster parents last January.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster Parents Honored as 'Heroes'</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parents-honored-as-heroes</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 17:36:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parents-honored-as-heroes</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Jackson-El said becoming a therapeutic foster mom through AFGC helped her heal, and gave her a sense of self she lost as a foster child.]]></description></item><item><title>CHILDREN ENRICH LIVES OF FOSTER PARENTS | www.oceancitytoday.net | Ocean City Today</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/children-enrich-lives-of-foster-parents-wwwoceancitytodaynet-ocean-city-today</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 17:17:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/children-enrich-lives-of-foster-parents-wwwoceancitytodaynet-ocean-city-today</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Anne said being a foster parent is very fulfilling and even though it keeps her busy, she would rather be very busy than not.]]></description></item><item><title>Fassett mom provides security, love for foster children | Star-Gazette | stargazette.com</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fassett-mom-provides-security-love-for-foster-children-star-gazette-stargazettecom</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 22:00:53 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/fassett-mom-provides-security-love-for-foster-children-star-gazette-stargazettecom</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Many of the children the Hills have fostered were severely abused by their biological parents before they were sent to live with the couple.]]></description></item><item><title>Foster parenting means opening your heart, home | The Woonsocket Call</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parenting-means-opening-your-heart-home-the-woonsocket-call</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 22:40:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/foster-parenting-means-opening-your-heart-home-the-woonsocket-call</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[At age 32, Gonzalez is the youngest foster mother in the foster care program, which is coordinated by Family Service of Rhode Island]]></description></item><item><title>Local couple named as one of Colorado's Foster parents of the year</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-couple-named-as-one-of-colorados-foster-parents-of-the-year-1</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 22:40:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/local-couple-named-as-one-of-colorados-foster-parents-of-the-year-1</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[Now John and Kim are encouraging others to open their home to a child in need.]]></description></item><item><title>Edna DeLong Has 66 Children | edna, children, delong - Special Mother's Day - WTVC NewsChannel 9: Chattanooga News, Weather, Radar, Sports, Lottery</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/edna-delong-has-66-children-edna-children-delong-special-mothers-day-wtvc-newschannel-9-chattanooga-news-weather-radar-sports-lottery</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 22:40:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/edna-delong-has-66-children-edna-children-delong-special-mothers-day-wtvc-newschannel-9-chattanooga-news-weather-radar-sports-lottery</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[With four of her five children either out of the house or on their way, DeLong and her husband started taking in children.]]></description></item><item><title>Ypsilanti Township family celebrates Mother's Day in new way after fostering led to adoptions</title><link>http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/ypsilanti-township-family-celebrates-mothers-day-in-new-way-after-fostering-led-to-adoptions</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 22:40:08 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.adoption.com/news/FosterParenting/ypsilanti-township-family-celebrates-mothers-day-in-new-way-after-fostering-led-to-adoptions</guid><author>darrc</author><description><![CDATA[The Bostons provided one of 130 foster homes in Washtenaw County as of April.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
