Foster families needed, organizations join forces to educate the community

Fargo animal shelter in urgent need of foster families

FARGO — The Homeward Animal Shelter is putting out a call for help as it struggles to care for a growing number of animals in need of homes. Pet adoptions are falling behind the number of animals being brought into the shelter, prompting staff to begin housing cats and dogs in the hallways of the facility. Shelter staff say they urgently need more foster families to ease the overflow and avoid turning animals away. “We can only house 45 here,” …

Luis Medina INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KUNA) – More than 3,000 Riverside County children are in out-of-home care due to abuse or neglect, according to the county. As the need for foster families continues to grow, the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and Faith in Motion are hosting a free community event Monday to recruit foster families in desert communities. Organizers said the session helps residents learn about becomin…

We need more foster homes that reflect diversity.

A Seat at the Table: Ranchers Donate Beef to Help Foster Families Bond Over Meals

In the panhandle of Nebraska, where the beef industry stands as a pillar of the community, local ranchers are extending their support beyond the pastures to embrace foster families through an initiative called Foster Love with Beef. This program ensures that families welcoming new foster children can bond over hearty, nutritious meals featuring locally donated beef.