May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the needs of youth in care and honor the important role that foster families play in the lives of children throughout the United States.
“The nearly 370,000 children in foster care deserve to grow up in safe and loving homes that help them reach their full potential. During National Foster Care Month, we share our gratitude for the foster parents who show foster youth unconditional love and the biological parents who work hard to reunite with their children despite difficult circumstances.
No young person should have to face the challenges that foster youth endure. The trauma they experience, including being separated from their biological families at a young age, can leave lasting emotional, mental, and physical scars that take a toll on their adult lives. Too often, it is children of color who bear the brunt of this toll: One in nine Black children and one in seven Native American children have been in foster care. Our Nation has a moral responsibility to ensure all our children are taken care of, especially our foster youth.” (whitehouse.gov)
Foster Parents Make a Difference
Becoming a foster parent offers a profound opportunity to make a tangible difference in the life of a child in your community. By opening your heart and home to a child in need, you are providing them with a committed and reliable environment during a critical time in their lives.
According to a 2022 report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, there were approximately 11,235 youth experiencing foster care in Minnesota. Due to the high volume of youth in foster care, we are seeking families to provide safe, stable, temporary homes for foster youth in Minnesota.
During the period of out-of-home-placement, it is crucial that children and teens are placed with safe, caring, and supportive adults. Foster families have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and teens during an especially challenging time in their lives. Foster families come from all backgrounds and are as diverse as the youth in their care. A foster parent can be single, married, or partnered, can identify as LGBTQ+; can come from any racial or ethnic background, and can be renters or homeowners. The most important quality great foster parents share is a concern for children and a commitment to supporting them by providing physical and emotional safety.
Becoming Licensed through CH/LSS
When you become a foster parent with CH/LSS, we can provide personalized support to your family throughout the process and offer a variety of services when you have a placement. We are committed to providing foster families with support before, during, and after placement. Our Family Support Coach offers attachment-focused, parenting coaching and support groups that will be accessible to you.
Are you ready to begin your foster care journey?
Get started by choosing a path that is right for you.
- Schedule a one-on-one consultation with our staff for a truly personalized experience.
- Register for one of our upcoming Foster Care & Adoption Education Classes.
- View our library of free educational training videos specifically geared toward prospective foster parents.
