Foster Children

With only 10% of former foster youth nationwide graduating from college, scholarships are a way students can beat the odds and earn a college degree, and a gala at Grand Rapids’ J.W. Marriott raised over $50,000 for foster youth

ED of Samaritas' Legacy Adoption Service Heidi Raubenolt join the show.

A new home for teens who age out of residential treatment programs is opening in Kentwood this week, meeting the need for transitional living facilities

We talk to Michigan CASA Board member Amy D'Aprile about her reasons.

We talk to Julia O’Carey, Recruiter and Family Support Coordinator, about the Care’s mission.

Colleen Ashley discusses a holiday with a house full of “gifts”.

We share a Foster family story.

Elyse Welser talks about the opportunity to adopt or foster during this important month.

We talk about how the community can help with Shantheis Moody, Child Welfare Services.

Dee Morrison looks at the large need for foster families in Kent County, MDOT is hosting a meeting about M-46, Ottawa County is exploring micro homes as a solution to the housing crisis, and more.