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        Posted: 8/11/2022

        8 Reasons to Foster or Adopt a Teen

         
        There are countless benefits to fostering or adopting a teen. One of HFC's foster families, the Hackett's, took in a sibling group of 3 teens and they share...
         
        "Fostering teens is the most rewarding thing we have done. I know it seems scary, BUT IT'S NOT. They quickly take a part of your heart. We may have never carried these girls in our arms, but we will always carry them in our hearts."
         
        Imagine the impact of loving families providing a safe place for teens (who have nowhere else to go) and help them grow and launch into adulthood. 
         
        To learn about becoming a foster caregiver call 863-519-8900 x 289. To learn about our teens currently available for adoption, visit our Heart Gallery.