Foster care is a system by which adults care for orphans or other children who are not living with their biological parents, for example due to child abuse. Some children in foster care are awaiting adoption, while others are temporarily placed there, for example if a single parent is in prison.
In many states children unable to function in a foster home, usually due to behavioral problems stemming from child abuse and neglect, are placed in Residential Treatment Facilities (RTCs) or other such group homes meant to treat children with similiar backgrounds. The focus of treatment in such facilities is to prepare the child for a return to a foster home, to an adoptive home, or to the biological parents when applicable.
External links
Too many stops (http://www.afterfostercare.com/subway.m3u) Audio documentary documenting former foster child's life story. Aired on CBC Radio Outfront on September 12, 2002.
The Foster Care Council of Canada (http://www.afterfostercare.com) A site created by a foster care survivor to bring people affected by foster care together to support each other and to educate the public on foster care issues.
Articles containing foster care and fosterhome information for parents, policymakers, service providers and media.
Contains a foster care fact sheet pertaining to research-based foster care and fosterhome information.
Articles and foster care statistics offer advice and facts about health care, developmental issues, family interaction and other pertinent fosterhome information.
Generally, fosters are in their fosterhomes from 2-6 weeks during which GEM pays for the necessary veterinary care as well as provides a stipend for food expenses.
Fosterhomes are provided with a book of guidelines and endless support from fellow GEM members.
Fostering a greyhound is a commitment to provide the safest environment possible for the dog.
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