Fostering Siblings
One of the things we tell families interested in fostering is that when a child comes into foster care, they likely will…
Teenagers – Why Not?!
Henry and Mark Haws of Wasatch County have been foster parents since 2015. Like many families, they faced fears about bringing teenagers…
Highs & Lows
When someone ask me to explain what it’s like to be a foster parent, I always struggle. Should I talk about the…
Being Seen
By Heidi Naylor -Foster/Adoptive Mom & UFC Retention Services Specialist “Being safe is about being seen and heard, and allowed to be…
Opioids & Foster Care
It’s a national trend that is right here in our backyards in Utah. Opioid addiction by adults is having a tremendous impact…
Journey with Utah Foster Care
What is a Journey with Utah Foster Care event (and how may I help)? A Journey is a one-hour educational program and…
Just Kids
Utah Foster Care holds a number of events exclusively for foster families each year to show our appreciation for their commitment to…
Secure, Stable, & Warm
Jennie Sheperd brings a wealth of experience to her job as foster-adoptive consultant for Utah Foster Care. Jennie and her husband are…
Bids Open for Chalk Art Murals
A winged unicorn. A peregrine falcon and sego lily. A beloved tiger. Do you know someone who would love to have a…
Kids in Turmoil
Editor’s note: May is National Foster Care Month. But for those of us at Utah Foster Care, every day could be titled “Find a…