Although CPS says it is a rare event β€” housing foster children in state offices β€” it still occurs. With just a small annual stipend for clothing, the need is great for donations for clothes as well as for other things. One foster father speaks out as a news reporter visits with him.

Foster children need loving homes that are also safe and comfortable. State payments to foster homes are low enough that often foster parents end up β€œin the red.” More state money is needed. More foster homes are needed to care for our children and youth in every state.