Meet Teens in Foster Families
Teens in foster care come from all types of situations.
One thing they have in common is that they are happiest in a family that accepts them unconditionally.
They want to laugh when they’re happy, cry when they’re sad, and express their joy, fears and frustrations.
They want to have someone there to support and applaud their successes and comfort them when life is not going so well. They want to know there will be food at mealtime. They want to feel loved.
Hear some real-life stories of local teens who live with foster families.
Hear two sisters describe how important it is that they had each other through all the challenges they’ve faced.
Hear two sisters describe their experiences moving in with their foster family.
Hear a young man who has spent time in the foster care system express how important having a family is to every child and teen.
Hear a young man in foster care express his appreciation for the simple gifts of love and caring he found in his foster family.
Hear for yourself how important it is for all youth, especially those who identify as LGBTQ, to feel accepted and comfortable in their foster family.
View more Foster Goodness videos.
Questions?
- Learn More about Foster Care and Kinship Care.
- Or contact the Director’s Action Line by email or phone at 1-800-862-6783