Write a commentMay is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Family Court Referee Thom Benedetto wants Oswego County residents to have a greater awareness of how critically important foster parents are to making a wonderful difference in the lives of children and youth whom they support, as well as ways the system can be improved in the county.
According to the The Children’s Bureau, (TCB), within the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: “During National Foster Care Month, we renew our commitment to ensuring a bright future for the more than 430,000 children and youth in foster care, and we celebrate all those who make a meaningful difference in their lives. (www.childwelfare.gov).”
“National Foster Care Month is set aside to celebrate and acknowledge the network of people who make foster care work,” Benedetto said. “That means, in addition to foster parents, we’re recognizing the contributions of family members, volunteers, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and others who help children find permanent homes. I’ve seen the positive results first-hand, and it’s always heartwarming to see a loving placement and connection for foster care.
