


Understanding Fosterlings and the Importance of Foster Families
Fosterlings are children who are placed in the care of a foster family by the government or social services, usually because their own parents are unable to take care of them for various reasons. Fosterlings may be temporary or long-term residents of the foster home, and they may have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect in their past.
Foster families provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for these children, with the goal of helping them grow and thrive until they can be reunited with their biological parents or until a permanent living arrangement can be found. Fosterlings may also be eligible for adoption by their foster parents if it is deemed to be in their best interests.



