As you know, May is National Foster Care Month. Maybe you’ve seen a story about foster care on your local news or read one in the paper.

We’ve been following stories about foster care this month too. Here are some stories from across the globe that have stood out during this month:

Governor Launches Adoption Campaign
http://www.tidewaterreview.com/news/va-tr-governor-to-launch-adoption-campaign-tomorrow-may-17-20130516,0,1612775.story

Exceptional Children Adoption Program
http://www.pomeradonews.com/2013/05/14/county-launches-exceptional-children-adoption-program/

Fostering is a Way of Life
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/burlington_county_times_news/for-medford-couple-fostering-children-is-a-way-of-life/article_7e6807c4-5a33-57f7-8313-dc8a36465205.html

77 year old Supermom Raises 69 Foster Children
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2324931/Meet-77-year-old-supermom-raised-69-CHILDREN–including-11-adopted-dozens-foster-children.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Heart Gallery Comes to Albuquerque
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/65887138d2b241e494b04cdce988e7c5/NM–Martinez-Heart-Gallery

A Recruiter’s Storyhttp://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20130510/NEWS01/305100037?nclick_check=1

Do you have any memorable foster care stories to share?

As May winds down, now is the time to spread awareness about National Foster Care Month, attend an orientation if you are interested in fostering a child or find ways to give back to non-profits who serve foster children. Together, we can make a difference in the life of a child.