The sad truth is that for some children, who are placed into the fostering system, it is not a temporary home, and the system is severely broken.
Kids being fostered have so many needs that are necessary but, are not in the scope of traditional programs or those programs simply don't have the budget to support the needs.
The Varner Foundation takes referral from its "trusted partner" organizations to help stand in the gap so...
A term used for the raising of children by grandparents, other extended family and adults with whom they have a close family like relationship because biological parents are unable to do so for whatever reason. Legal custody of a child may not be involved, and the child may be related by blood, marriage or adoption.
A child without parental support and protection placed with a person or family to be cared for, usually by local welfare services or by the court order. The foster parent(s) do not have custody, nor is there an adoption, but they are expected to treat the foster child as they would their own in regards to food, housing, clothing, and education.
Emancipating from foster care occurs when a foster child turns 18 years old (or 21 in some states) without the support of a permanent family. Aging out of foster care often means experiencing unemployment, living below the poverty line, being incarcerated, failing to graduate from high school, and experiencing homelessness.
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Varner Foundation
8503 Clough Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45244