Who are foster kids?

Foster children come from all walks of life, from all races, from any neighborhood. For the most part they are normal children who have not had normal lives.

Here are a few facts characteristics of Hamilton County’s foster children:
 - All have been either abused or neglected.
 - The majority are school-age and older.
 - Most are members of sibling groups.
 - Some have emotional and developmental delays.
 - A small percentage are medically fragile.

To learn more about the children in foster care and waiting for adoption, click here for girls, here for boys and here for siblings.

 
 

BE A FOSTER PARENT.  CALL 211 FOR INFORMATION.

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