D S S P R E S S R E L E A S E
For Immediate Release:
May 1, 2006
Contact: Deborah Scott
(573) 751-4815
Director Sherman Kicks Off Foster Care
Appreciation Month
at Midwest
Foster Care and Adoptive Association
Kansas City - Today, Department of Social Services Director K. Gary Sherman visited the Midwest Foster Care and Adoptive Association. Director Sherman recognized and celebrated the Midwest Foster Care and Adoptive Association’s contribution to foster families.
“The Midwest Foster Care and Adoptive Association is a premier contributor to Missouri’s foster parent community and the children they love,” said Director Sherman. “I can think of no better way to kick-off Foster Care Month than to recognize this group and their efforts.”
Missouri will celebrate Foster Care Month during May of 2006 with several events, including this one, and a Governor’s Proclamation to be signed on May 10, 2006. Foster Care Month celebrates the families that have opened their hearts, shared their homes and offered their help to more than 10,000 Missouri children in foster care. Foster Care Month is also a time to raise awareness of the need for foster parents. Anyone over age 21 that is interested in fostering should contact the Children’s Division at 1-800-554-2222.
The Midwest Foster Care and Adoptive Association endeavors to both positively impact the lives of children and families affected by foster care and adoption and to educate the public on the value and needs of foster and adoptive families. MFCAA provides families with the tools, resources and connections necessary to provide the best possible care for foster and adoptive children.
Another of the Department’s partners in child welfare, the Local Investment Commission (LINC) assisted with arranging and sponsoring the event. The Department extends its gratitude and appreciation for LINC’s efforts.
More Foster Care information can be found at: www.dss.mo.gov/cd/fostercare/
Photo from the Midwest Foster Care and Adoptive Association appreciation event May 1, 2006.
- Photograph: Director of the Department of Social Services K. Gary Sherman presenting the award to MCFAA Executive Director Lori Ross.
