May is Foster Parent/Kinship Appreciation Month. In
Mesa County there are approximately 300 youth currently in the foster care
program. Every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent
home.
“All young people in foster care need a meaningful
connection to a caring adult who becomes a supportive and lasting presence in
their lives,” stated Tracey Garchar, Executive Director of the Mesa County Department of
Human Services. During May we thank and recognize our foster care families, who care for
these youth within our community, adds Garchar.
In Mesa County, over 100 certified foster and kinship
families open their homes and hearts to children whose families are in crisis
and play a vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect. Foster care homes give these children a safe
environment where each child’s life can be changed for the better. Please join us in honoring foster families who
dedicate their lives to helping children in our community.
Currently, the highest area of need for foster care homes is
for teenagers. These homes should not only provide stability, but will also offer
mentoring to these teens as they transition into adulthood.
Note to Media: Please note that foster children CANNOT be
filmed under any circumstances.
For more information about the needs of foster care
in Mesa County and how you can help make a difference, please call the Foster
Parent Information Line at 248-2794.
