Hear From The Villages' Foster Parent Heroes

"The Villages has meant so much to me. They have blessed me with two beautiful kids that I enjoy and cherish very much. Although it has been a long and hard process, I have always been able to count on The Villages. No matter what the problem, they have always offered me a solution. I have gained patience and have been able to grow as a mom and as a person."

—Nicole, foster mother

"Everyone at The Villages is so caring and helpful to both foster parent and foster child. They helped with backup when my schedule did not coincide with what was going on with my child—school, doctor, you name it."

—Charlie, foster father

"We have been foster parents over a year now and have found it to be the most rewarding thing we have ever done. We decided to go through The Villages because we were told they would provide the best support. They have not let us down! They started out by providing us with excellent foster care training that has proved to be on target with the issues and challenges we face on a daily basis.

With The Villages, we always know we are not in this alone. They are with us, as partners, meeting the needs of the foster children. We have found every staff member we have come in contact with to be caring, compassionate and professional. The Villages truly is making a difference in the lives of the children of our community."

—Mike and Kathie, foster parents

"My husband and I have been foster parents licensed through The Villages for nearly two years. We foster two to three children at a time. Our experience with The Villages has been exceptional. We have become more involved in the foster parent community in Marion County as a result of the support and encouragement we have received throughout our foster care experience. I am forever thankful and grateful for The Villages and for the opportunity to changes lives by being a foster parent."

—Lisa, foster parent

"Being a foster parent is one of the biggest joys in life that a person can experience. The Villages makes it possible for the foster children and the foster parents to feel comfortable. This shows the compassion the agency has for the children and the care The Villages takes in making sure that each foster child's needs are met."

—Jennifer, foster parent