Why Relationships Matter:

AASK Families tell their stories

Kinship Foster Care Makes A Difference

Parentified Older Sister

Finding Support As A Kinship Foster Parent

Staying Close With Extended Biological Family

Family Relationships Provide Security

Self-Care

Sacrifices Are Worth It

Putting the Children First

Importance of Family

Mentoring Has Unexpected Benefits

Learning New Ways

Discipline Is Different Now

Helping the Parentified Child

"Foster Child" Is Not A Label

The Gift of a Relationship

All About Experiences

Mentoring Offers a Sense of Family

Time Is The Greatest Gift

Pet Store Volunteering

Changing Dynamics With Relatives

Licensing Gives A Child More Opportunities

Why Be A Foster Parent?

Licensing Leads to More Family Support

Finding Community in Licensing is Reassuring

Financial Support Helps Relationships

A New Member of Our Family

Meet the Burns Family

Meet the Tuttle Family

Meet the Rack Family

Leave A Legacy

Trying New Things

My Grandkids Inspire Me

Grandfather Says "We Are Family"

Commitment Benefits Everyone

The Importance of Foster Care

Grandma's House is Different

Welcoming Kids Into Your Home

The End Goal in Mind

Working Through Experiences

Kids Need Someone

Building Trust

Coping With Reunification

Advocating for Education

Success As Foster Parents

Making A Difference