To help older kids in foster care feel some of the autonomy they often seek, the local nonprofit Hall Is Home is doing a Christmas in July fundraising effort to get kids 12 and older gift cards worth $150 from a major retailer like Amazon or Wal-Mart. Those who wish to volunteer or donate can visit their website at hallishomeforkids.com.
Foster parents for teens remain hard to find. Here’s one way you can help