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Allyson: A ‘Magical’ Foster Journey

This week we continue our four-part series highlighting true and inspiring foster care stories with Allyson.

Allyson, who has fostered seven children and adopted three, describes the experience of fostering young children as “magical.”

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“Having kids in your home that are in that discovery stage is beautiful,” she said. “It makes you realize that everything is an adventure… I think it has made me appreciate the smaller things and let go of the things that are not necessary for us to hold onto as grownups.”

Read Her Inspiring Story