FSSBA’s First Annual “Tony” Award! Established to honor the memory of an exceptional respite care provider, The “Tony” Award was dedicated on January 26, 2013. In December 2011, one of FSSBA’s very talented respite care providers, Tony Foss, passed away.  Shortly thereafter, we received a …
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A child adjusts to a new family and community. When 12 year-old Joseph began living with his Great Aunt Mary, he was feeling lost and confused.  Joseph missed his friends, his school, and all the things that made his life seem normal. Aunt Mary was 78 years old and …
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Keeping a family together. When Christy’s job was eliminated, she lost health care benefits for herself and her children.  Her 11-year-old son was born with a health condition that requires regular medical care, but now without health insurance, Christie missed a medical appointment. Knowing …
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Overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Thirteen year-old Mandy had a history of running away without telling her mother where she was going. When child protective services looked into her situation, they discovered that that Mandy’s mother, Joan, had multiple health issues which limited her mobility …
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Finding space to breathe as a full-time caregiver. When they decided they wanted to become foster parents, Josie and Syd were ecstatic. “Raising a baby was one of the things we’d wanted so much, and we were really looking forward to it.  We talked about taking turns getting …
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Special needs mean special care. When Kate became a foster mother, she knew right away that she wanted to care for children with special needs. She has two young children who are medically fragile, and who need special care at all times. When Kate needs …
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