Like millions of Americans, this past weekend I took my daughters to see the soon-to-be children’s film classic Despicable Me. Hollywood and animated films in particular, regularly thread their plot lines with the issue of foster care and the plight of the orphan. Aladdin, The Rescuers, The Blindside, Meet the Robinsons and of course Annie to name just a few. [...]
As a part of Child S.H.A.R.E.’s support to our foster families, Welcome Gifts are delivered to all newly placed foster children. Today, Welcome Gifts were delivered to two young girls, 7 month old Ana* and 2 year old Sara* (*names have been changed to maintain confidentiality). Upon receiving the toys, blankets and necessities from Child [...]
Seven year old Juan* joined the Smith* family (*names have been changed due to confidentiality) seven months ago. Bouncing through the foster care system for most of his life, Juan has clung to the belief that he will one day return to his biological mother. This is common among foster children, who in spite of [...]
