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Foster families can learn the child’s situation prior to placement; potential foster families also have the right to refuse placement of particular children, she said.

A typical scenario leading to placement in a foster home begins when the court removes a child from a dangerous or unsuitable situation. When this happens, the social worker needs a well-rounded fostercare client list so a situation suitable to the child and the family can be arranged quickly. “It’s hard work [being a foster parent], but it can be so rewarding!” Mrs. Bowen said.

The brotherhood will reach out to more churches for help as early as next Thursday, Nov. 23, when a breakfast meeting for pastors involved in the Community Thanksgiving Service is tentatively set to take place at Washington Baptist, at 9 a.m.

In the meantime, prospective foster parents can contact Mrs. Bowen at the Department of Social Services (675-3313).

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