What is the background of the children in foster care?
The children, ages 0 to 18, are from Milwaukee County and have been removed from their families and are placed in out-of-home care, usually because of abuse and/or neglect. The majority of children and youth have some degree of physical, behavioral and emotional needs stemming from the difficulty some of them have experienced in their lives. All children who have experienced the trauma of child abuse and neglect and have been separated from their biological family have some special needs. Many children in foster care are part of a sibling group. Foster and adoptive families can have a dramatic, positive impact on these children. Training, information and referrals to community resources are provided for parents to help them deal with issues that their child(ren) may experience. Children are amazingly resilient. Foster and adoptive parents can make a difference by providing a structured, nurturing environment. It is important to remember that these children will grow up to be adults in
