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Foster Parent Letters to Children in Their Care

Becoming a foster parent not only makes a difference in a child's life, but in the life of a foster parent as well. Mentor foster parents wrote letters to children in their care, and to those they are looking forward to welcoming into their home. Read in their own words how becoming a foster parent has changed their lives and the thoughts they share in each letter. 

Do you want an even deeper understanding of the foster parent experience?

If so, you can view a collection of all nine letters — some of which are even handwritten.

Simply access your copy of Letters Written with Love, a unique digital scrapbook that explores the bonds of foster care. 

Read the Full Collection: Letters Written with Love

Looking to read all of the letters? Or want to see the handwritten letters in their original format? 

Simply fill out the form to get your copy of Letters Written with Love, a digital scrapbook compiling letters from foster parents to the children in their care. 

Experience the touching moments felt by foster parents as they share...

...the anticipation of welcoming a new child into their home.

...the pride of witnessing the first trip on the school bus.

...the warmth that can only come from a child placing their hand in yours.

 

Experience the love, hope, and real emotions of foster parents who have been there. 

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From Gene: A Letter to the Future Child in my Care

Gene Colvin, a foster parent from Mentor's Alabama program, shares her hopes for a child she looks forward to caring for.

Read Gene's letter

GettyImages-1187824057_croppedFrom Bill: Honored to Be a Part of Your Story

Bill Ewoldt, a foster parent with Mentor's Maryland program, shares his hopes for the child in his care.

Read Bill's letter

Sibling Swing

From the Zigler's: Making Family Memories Together

Meralyn and Robert Zigler, from Mentor's Ohio program, share their hopes for the child in their care.

Read The Zigler's letter

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