Celebrating Family and Friends Providing Kinship Care
Celebrating Family and Friends Providing Kinship Care Cindy answered an unexpected call one day from a friend in need of help. The friend’s sister had a 3-month-old son whom she was unable to care for, so she asked Cindy to care for the baby. Cindy and her husband,...
Learning More About Foster Care During National Foster Care Month
Learning More About Foster Care During National Foster Care Month May is National Foster Care Month, and we are celebrating all of the families who provide temporary care for children through DePelchin. Our families come in all shapes and sizes and play a critically...
When Foster Care is Needed, Aunts and Uncles Often Step In
When Foster Care is Needed, Aunts and Uncles Often Step In Aunts and uncles play a critical role in the care and raising of many children. They are especially important to children in foster care because they often take on the responsibility of caring for children in...
What to Know About Becoming a Foster Parent
What to Know About Becoming a Foster Parent May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to celebrate the families who provide safe and loving homes for children who have suffered from maltreatment. DePelchin is grateful for the opportunity to work with foster...