Meet Don and Emily, who became Fairfax County foster parents in 2018. After providing respite care for a couple of children, they welcomed 15-month-old Angel into their home in 2021 and recently adopted him. Don and Emily have developed a close relationship with Angel’s biological family along the way, which has been a blessing to everyone. Angel, who is now an active 4 year old, is receiving the care and support he needs from the whole family and he is thriving. Check out the video to learn more about this family and how their choice to foster has led to such joy.
Today, nearly 200 Fairfax County children are in foster care. The Department of Family Services' Foster Care and Adoption Program offers temporary foster homes for these children, and services to help their families. When a child cannot return home safely, we seek to find relatives to care for the child and are legally eligible to do so. If a relative is not identified, or is unable to care for the child, we seek a permanent home through adoption.
Visit: Foster Care and Adoption
Posted on 11/15/2024
