"I Want a Family Who Can Share Their Love with Me" ... May is National Foster Care Month! Howard Center is hosting a Foster Care Open House & Information Session April 7th from 6pm to 7:30pm at 1138 Pine St. Burlington VT, Child, Youth and Family Services, Howard Center.

There are many ways to become a meaningful connection for a child in your community. Some children are looking for hourly weekend buddies; others are looking for overnight weekend respite while some are looking for adoptive families. Howard Center will work with you to determine how you and/or your family can connect with a child needing caring adults in their life. We will support you every step of the way!

Currently Howard Center is helping 8 year old Johnny* find meaningful connections in his community. Johnny has few positive and caring adults in his life outside of Howard Center. We are helping him to find reliable and nurturing caregivers to provide weekend respite in addition to finding him an adoptive family. Johnny shares that he is looking for a family that is “fun, watches movies, rides bikes and plays baseball.” You can often hear Johnny singing Michael Jackson in the shower as he is a true performer. Johnny likes to stay active and be around other kids. Johnny needs adults in his life that can provide consistency and structured routines while remaining compassionate and making time with him special.

If you have ever wondered about foster care please call 802.488.6742 or email HCFosterCare@howardcenter.org today to learn more about Johnny and our team!