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November 7, 2022

Stephanie Vinson Brings Passion and Commitment to Recruiting Foster Families

Stephanie Vinson, Good Shepherd’s (GS) Foster Family Recruiter, is passionate about finding new families who have the love, patience, and commitment to open their hearts and homes to children who need them.  There are about 13,000 children in foster care state-wide and not nearly enough foster families. The biggest issue […]

What do you want for Father’s Day?

by Mike Nardini, Board Chair I remember asking my dad what he wanted for Father’s Day when I was a kid, and he’d say something like, “Just get me a card.” And I’d roll my eyes because who in their right mind would ask for a card when they could get […]

Treatment Foster Care Parent Profile: Mama Barb

Miss Barb. Mama Barb. Barbara, a Treatment Foster Care parent, answers to more than one affectionate name, earned during her time providing care to girls who’ve come to find a loving, stable home with her as part of Good Shepherd’s Treatment Foster Care program (TFC). Our team salutes her for […]

January 1, 2019

Five Reasons to Become a Foster Parent

5 Reasons to Become a Foster Parent   When thinking about becoming a foster parent, a million reasons come to mind why not to. You’re worried you might not be able to handle a child leaving your home,  you’re worried you might not be able to handle a child staying […]