A Forever Home

5 Foster Siblings Seeking Permanent Placement

Over 400 youth are looking for their forever homes in Hamilton County, including five siblings. YOU can impact the lives of foster youth in need.

If you can’t adopt, then foster. If you can’t foster, then sponsor. If you can’t sponsor an event or family, then volunteer. If you can’t volunteer, then donate. If you can’t invest or donate items, then advocate.

Together, we can all make an impact!

Keeping Families Together and Building a New Home

Mary, a NewPath Child & Family Solutions foster parent, is currently fostering a sibling set of 5 while they wait for their forever home. She hopes to keep the siblings together once they find their future adoptive family.

“I just feel like God’s placed kids with me for certain reasons at different times,” said Mary. “You just try to give them what they need when they’re there.”

The Importance of Keeping Siblings Together in Foster Care

Emotional Health Benefits

• Creates an immediate sense of belonging
• Gives comfort from shared memories and history
• Provides consistency during a transitional time

Physical and Mental Health Benefits

• Reduces the impact of any trauma and overall stress levels
• Offers a healthy coping mechanism and trusted support system
• Supports healthier lifestyle choices

5 tips for foster parents of sibling placements

• Establish a new routine to create a sense of consistency and stability
• Promote an environment of teamwork to develop new and grow existing bonds
• Provide individual attention to foster an environment of self-expression and personal value
• Encourage open communication to support a safe space mindset
• Encourage independence to help the siblings develop and grow as individuals