First Baptist Church of Prattville shows support for foster and adopted children
First Baptist Church in Prattville want to raise awareness for the need for foster and adoptive families.
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U.S. Justice Department Says Alabama’s Foster Care System Breaks the Law
The federal government says the state of Alabama illegally discriminates against children in foster care with behavioral and emotional disabilities.
Local Family Shares Journey of Fostering During Pandemic
Scooter and Chelsea Kellum have been fostering children with the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home, since 2018. With four children of their own, the Kellum’s have foster 12 children throughout the last three years. “When they come into our home,” said Scooter, “I truly love them as if their our own.” According to the Alabama Department of Human Resources, over 6,300…
Foster Kids Transitioning into Adulthood Can Stay in Foster Care Longer Due to Pandemic
Some young adults who left foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic now have the opportunity to return temporarily and receive additional support from the Alabama Department of Human Resources.
