Real Stories from Real Foster Families
Nothing we can write will tell you more about foster care than hearing from families who are living it. These are their stories — the hard parts, the beautiful parts, and everything in between.
Our First Placement Changed Everything
We went in thinking we'd help a child. What we didn't expect was how much our whole family would grow through the experience.
I Never Thought a Single Guy Could Foster — I Was Wrong
As a single man, I assumed foster care wasn't an option for me. Turns out, single foster parents are not only allowed — they're desperately needed.
We Thought Our Parenting Days Were Over
After our kids left for college, the house was too quiet. Foster care filled it with purpose — and a lot more noise.
We Came to Foster. We Stayed to Adopt.
Our daughter came to us as a foster placement at 3 months old. Two years later, we made it official. She was always ours.
Nobody Wants the Teenagers. That's Exactly Why I Do.
Teens in foster care are the hardest to place and the most likely to age out without a family. Somebody has to step up.
Are You a Foster Parent? Share Your Story.
Your experience could be the thing that helps someone take the leap. Whether you've been fostering for a month or a decade, your story matters.
Email us at stories@opentofoster.com — we'd love to hear from you.
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