Welcoming Our Newest Foster Families

Every child deserves to grow up in a family — known, safe, and loved. This month we were privileged to welcome our newest group of foster families, each one ready to open their home to a child who needs one.

Why Family-Based Care Matters

Decades of research tell the same story: children thrive in families, not institutions. A consistent, caring relationship with a parent shapes a child’s sense of safety, identity, and belonging in ways no facility can replicate.

The Long Road to Approval

Becoming a foster family is not a quick process, and that is by design. Each family completes a series of training sessions, home visits, and conversations with our social work team.

• Foundational training on child development and trauma
• Practical sessions on attachment and daily routines
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced foster parents

Preparing the Whole Household

We work with every member of the household, including the family’s own children, so that a new arrival is welcomed by everyone — not just the parents.

Walking Alongside Families

Approval is the beginning, not the end. Our team continues to visit, encourage, and support each family long after a child moves in.

Practical and Emotional Support

From school enrollment to medical appointments to the simple gift of someone to call on a hard day, our caseworkers stay close.

How You Can Help

The need for loving foster families in Cambodia is far greater than the families currently available. If you feel drawn to this work, we would love to talk with you about the next steps.