The need for foster families in Collier County has reached a critical point, according Youth Haven CEO Linda Goldfield. She warns that misconceptions about foster care are keeping potential parents from stepping up to help children in crisis.
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Foster parent shortage leaves vulnerable children waiting for homes
When foster families aren’t available, children from across Southwest Florida find themselves at Youth Haven, where they can live peacefully in a nurturing environment with comprehensive resources and therapeutic support.
“In Collier County, there has been a significant shortage for many years,” Goldfield said. “I think there are a lot of misconceptions about being a foster parent, that people think that the children that will be placed in their home are really challenging or different difficult, or children who have been in trouble with law enforcement.”…