Foster Care

What is Foster Care?

Foster care is a temporary, state-supervised living arrangement for children who are removed from their birth families due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The goal of foster care is to provide a safe and stable environment until the child can be safely reunified with their birth family, placed with a relative, or placed in a permanent home through adoption or guardianship. Foster families are licensed, undergo background checks, and receive training to provide the necessary care and support for these children.

Did you know?

According to the U.S. Department of Education research shows, “children in foster care are at high-risk of dropping out of school and are unlikely to attend or graduate from college. A coordinated effort by education agencies and child welfare agencies is necessary to improve the educational outcomes for students in foster care. Fortunately, the last few years have seen important policy, practice, and advocacy advances that address the education barriers and supports needed for these vulnerable students."