Respite care providers are a key part of the foster care system, as they are able to care for the children when the foster parents aren't home or frankly just need a break. Their care is key in ...

Two years ago, empty nesters Rick and Mary Holtmeier made the decision to open the doors of their hobby farm in Mayer to children in need. It was a big decision for the couple, but it’s one ...

Community members can help those in the foster care system by offering money, services, skills and talents Everyone has something to give back to their community. For some people, giving back may ...

As of January 2025 there were nearly 4,000 kids in the foster care system, the South Carolina Department of Social Services ...

The number of foster carers providing breaks for parents of children with disabilities needs to double to keep up with demand, a council said. Respite care is being provided to 30 families in ...

Leaders at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare are continuing to work on bettering the system. While they are ...