Ingham County FIA Foster Care Worker

 

   Carlos, age 11, has been in foster care for over two years and is waiting for an adoptive home. His biological parents are chronic abusers who live a transient life style. Carlos was in 30 different schools before he entered foster care, was socially under developed and had a tendency to isolate himself from all activities. His foster mother knew he watched professional basketball and thought team sports might help him mature and gain a sense of belonging. Caring About Kids purchased a uniform, basketball shoes and paid the team fee.  Carlos has made friends with his teammates and is less withdrawn now.  He wants to play again next year.

* All names have been changed to protect the identity of our children.