Alva Review-Courier -

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – May is nationally recognized as Foster Care Awareness Month and Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) often uses this month not only to raise awareness about the ways the community can support foster care, but also to celebrate the many caring Oklahomans who have stepped forward to become foster parents. Now, more than ever, children and their families need support and hope.

“During this season, we have to be intentional about taking moments to acknowledge and celebrate the things that are important to us,” said Dr. Deborah Shropshire, OKDHS child welfare director. “One of the...