Welcome to the foster family story project. Here you will find stories of amazing foster families. CHAMPS is proud to feature these families and we invite you to join in saying #ThanksFosterFamilies for all they do to help children and families. These stories are shareable through Facebook and Twitter.

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The Scott Family, Washington

We became foster parents to support a friend. We wanted to show God's love to helping people who were hurt in the world.

Jessica and Zach in Milwaukee

We recently had a five day hospital stay with our one-year-old foster son. His birth mom was also at the hospital and we used the time together to see each other as people, without judgement, who share love for this little man.  Making connections and building relationships for the best interest for our baby.

Foster Parents in Sobieski, Wisconsin

My former foster parents, now my mom and dad, always told me never to give up on myself. One day, I did what they said I should not do, is give up on myself. As I gave up on myself my attitude and behaviors were only getting worse. But my former foster parents were willing to take a risk. They did the unthinkable, more than the job they signed for. For once in my life I can say hi mom or dad with pride and appreciating their hard work and dedication that all started with a angry and scared child.

Ryan and Naomi in Tennessee

Ryan and Naomi in Tennessee

I worked in the juvenile court system and saw how many teenagers there are in the system with no family - we wanted to change that. We love fostering teenagers because they can communicate and hold their own! While we spent years thinking we wanted a baby, we have never felt so fulfilled as we do caring for our teens. We have learned more about resiliency, patience and love than we ever could have in any other way.

Foster Mom in The Dalles, Oregon

Being a foster parent has taught me about resiliency, ACEs and so much about trauma! I love to attend trainings now to deepen my knowledge with it. Now I have a way better understanding of why kids react the way they do and even some adults.

Shawn Johnson of Dallas, Texas

Shawn Johnson of Dallas, Texas

Being a resource parent will frustrate you, and the demands can be inconvenient. As resource parents, we accept these demands on our family as worthy inconveniences for the support a child may receive. Here is hoping that you find the time, attend a meeting, and hear us out. The children need you, foster today.

Foster Mom in Montpelier, Vermont

Foster Mom in Montpelier, Vermont

Fostering has taught me to embrace the unexpected. It is without a doubt the most challenging and the most awe-inspiring work that I have experienced to date. I have learned more about my community, myself, my family, and my values than I could have imagined. We have grown collectively and individually and built love in complex networks. Every time I take a deep breath and find ease, everything shifts again. When life feels impossible, I imagine what it must be like to be the parent not parenting these children and feel sadness. When life is filled with joy, I do the same. Fostering has taught me how to offer protection and vulnerability simultaneously, how holding on and letting go are inexplicably linked. For me, fostering has been the ultimate paradox.

Reidnauer Family in Arizona

Reidnauer Family in Arizona

My husband and I became foster parents long enough to adopt our grandson so that he wouldn't be separated from his sisters who were also in a foster care. Together with the other foster parent, we adopted my grandbabies and keep them connected. My grandson is a blessing of youth and happiness as are the girls.