How Hall groups are partnering to meet growing demands of foster care - Gainesville Times

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How Hall groups are partnering to meet growing demands of foster care

Melissa Billew visits her son Friday, July 6, 2018 in a visitation room at the offices of Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together (SAFFT). The foster care crisis continues as more children enter the system. Numerous agencies are working to recruit foster parents in an attempt to match demand. - photo by Scott Rogers

07082018 FOSTER 1.jpg — Melissa Billew visits her son Friday, July 6, 2018 in a visitation room at the offices of Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together (SAFFT). The foster care crisis continues as more children enter the system. Numerous agencies are working to recruit foster parents in an attempt to match demand. - photo by Scott Rogers

Churches, nonprofit agencies, government and the courts are sustaining momentum by working together to support children in foster care.