Youth Villages looking for more foster families to help with holiday seasons

Youth Villages Kailey Rawlston joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about considering becoming a foster parent.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Youth Villages encourages families to consider becoming a foster home for children during holiday seasons.

The holiday season becomes a difficult time for foster children, as many are not only away from their family, but they are away from their holiday traditions. Youth Villages is looking to have more foster homes to help provide foster children a safe and cared for home during the holidays.

To become a foster family, Youth Villages is looking for homes that are safe and loving. It is not limited to couples or cohabitating people, as it extends to single households as well.

Currently, Youth Villages is looking for foster homes for teenagers. Youth Villages’ Kailey Rawlston clears up the common misconception that foster teenagers are scary or intimidating. She says, “They’re really fun. They can communicate with you and can have a real conversation with you.”

Additionally, Youth Villages is looking for foster homes that speak Spanish fluently. The organization wants to be able to place children who mainly speak Spanish with a family that can also communicate with them in their language.

For those interested in becoming a foster parent, Youth Villages offers information sessions once a week to help explain the process and answer questions.

For more information on becoming a foster parent, visit the Youth Villages website.