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Safe Families helped Lakeisha break the cycle of foster care by providing a family when she needed it most.
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School-age children, sibling groups, and teens need foster families. Hear from Amber, a young woman who aged out of foster care.
The teen you love today was once a child who was hurt. That child is still there inside them, wanting and needing love.
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Bethany led a two-day training for fathers in Ethiopia.
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"We're called to help"
Short-term immigrant foster parents' story

Fostering as a single parent
Tracey relies on support from her church family and community

Caring for migrant children who need a home
Tori and Billy's foster care story

The journey of a refugee family
Animated explainer video about refugee resettlement

Bethany's 5 corporate values
Discover the five values that drive our daily work.

What are the steps to becoming a foster parent?
Learn how Bethany will train you to be a foster parent, what to expect in the licensing process, and more.
Featured resources for parents
We're a team: How to advocate for your child
We're a team: How to advocate for your child
In the middle of a child's meltdown
Children with a trauma history can experience big emotions and challenging behaviors when they’re living in survival mode. As a foster parent, you can use these tips to calm the situation and help the child feel safe.
After a child's meltdown
Trauma changes the way children respond when they feel unsafe. Their big emotions and challenging behaviors are a result of living in survival mode. As a foster parent, you can use these tips to respond to a child’s behavior and help them feel safe.
Is my open adoption safe?
Adoptive parents may wonder if it’s safe for their child to have an open relationship with birth parents who have a history of substance use. These questions and tips will help you set boundaries and adjust expectations.