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NYAP Stories...
Amy & Doug's Story
Becoming foster parents is one of the most rewarding things we have ever done in our lives. We have always had a great love for children and you would think having four of our own would be more than enough to keep us busy. I feel that I went into foster care to give a blessing and came out receiving one.
Other Stories...
Norma and George's Story
  After raising two biological sons, Norma and George knew they wanted more children. After that Norma decided becoming foster parents was the right choice for her and George. Now Norma's family has grown to include five more children.
source: www.fosterkidsareourkids.org
Treena's Story
 Treena, a single mother decided to be a vehicle for change in the lives of biological parents and their children who are separated. She believes that strengthening the parents will strengthen the family which then ultimately strengthens the child.
source: www.fosterkidsareourkids.org
Even More Stories...
Cindy and Rob's Story
 We have cared for nearly 100 children of all ages, races, and nationalities over the past 16 years. We are sharing our story in hopes that it will inspire more people to get involved in any way they can. It's about finding the right fit for your family. For us, it was being foster and adoptive parents. For others it might be being a mentor, providing respite care, or helping in some other way.
Diane's Story
 I felt it was time to help other families in our community. Foster parenting is about caring for the whole family because these children are in crisis and need all of us to put them first. The work may be challenging, but I am blessed with many rewards too.
Maria and Domingo's Story
 Maria admits that being a foster mother to five was overwhelming at first. She and her husband have provided a stable, nurturing home life these children had never known before. Now Maria says that these children will always have a home with them.
Henrietta's Story
 As the African proverb says "It takes a whole village to raise a child." I decided to become an active part of the village and devote my efforts to this childrearing process.
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