May is Foster Care Awareness Month

By Shelley Irwin

Published May 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM EDT

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Samaritas' VP of Family Services Rachel Sykes talks about the path to fostering.

Michigan's children are waiting. As May is Foster Care Awareness Month, Samaritas' VP of Family Services Rachel Sykes talks about this organization that guides would be foster parents through every step of the foster care process and the urgent need for foster families.

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