General

Alan’s Story

At age 16, Alan was homeless, with no family or resources, walking the streets of Layton. A week before Christmas, Alan came…

The look on Ben’s face at our Santa Brigade event last year was priceless! When he opened his gift, it was exactly…

One of the things we tell families interested in fostering is that when a child comes into foster care, they likely will…

Henry and Mark Haws of Wasatch County have been foster parents since 2015. Like many families, they faced fears about bringing teenagers…

When someone ask me to explain what it’s like to be a foster parent, I always struggle. Should I talk about the…

By Heidi Naylor -Foster/Adoptive Mom & UFC Retention Services Specialist “Being safe is about being seen and heard, and allowed to be…

It’s a national trend that is right here in our backyards in Utah. Opioid addiction by adults is having a tremendous impact…

What is a Journey with Utah Foster Care event (and how may I help)? A Journey is a one-hour educational program and…

Utah Foster Care holds a number of events exclusively for foster families each year to show our appreciation for their commitment to…

Jennie Sheperd brings a wealth of experience to her job as foster-adoptive consultant for Utah Foster Care. Jennie and her husband are…