Jacob Center: The need for foster parents currently ranks among the most pressing needs in the child welfare system as nearly every community in the nation has a shortage of foster families. Becoming a foster parent offers you an amazing opportunity to make a profound difference in a child’s life by:

· Providing a healthy family experience for the child.

· Helping the child feel safe and secure.

· Creating a nurturing environment that encourages the child’s growth and development.

· Building the child’s self-esteem.

· Keeping the child connected to his or her own culture and religious identity.

· Meeting the child’s needs, and helping the child learn and mature.