Foster Care Month

BeAnka Masefiade, ED of Osofomaame, discusses an event on May 3rd and more.

A West Michigan child welfare organization says Kent County is in desperate need of foster families

To encourage adults to consider fostering, D.A. Blodgett is offering a $245 monthly stipend for each bed made available to a child awaiting a more stable placement. In additional to the monthly stipend, the organization will offer $100 per day when a child is in a home.

Advocates for children in foster care are raising awareness by observing a special day in Michigan, including by turning buildings, bridges and other…