According to the annual report from the Department of Health and Human Services, there are currently 415,129 children in foster care. While many foster children are passed from one unstable home to the next, there do exist foster parents who deeply care for the kids in their care. This hour, a look at the myths and realities that surround foster parenting.
Guests:
- Linda McKnight, Associate Director for Provider Services at Franklin County Children’s Services
- Kate Koch, foster parent and Executive Director of Bike Lady, Inc.
- Emily Castle, foster parent
- Sara Hammond, foster parent
Event: Foster Hope Joyride is scheduled for Saturday, October 10 at 7:30am - 1:30pm. Start/finish at Trek Bicycle Store in Westerville, Columbus with two full service routes through Genoa Township.
This show originally aired on October 8, 2015 at 11 a.m.