Growing up in the home of a social worker, I’ve always understood the deep need and important role that foster parents play. The good homes show love and kindness to every child who enters their home, regardless of the child’s behavior. The parents’ hearts are open. No matter how long or short the child’s stay, the parents give love. After all, it’s better to have loved. In my conversation with a foster-parent friend, I struggled to understand how they could … Continue reading →