Each year we host a Thanksgiving luncheon for the children in our foster care program. We do our best to invite siblings, biological parents, and other family members who are important to these children. For some, this gathering marks the first time siblings have been all together in years. It is a deeply meaningful day.
This year was no exception. We hired a professional photographer to capture both the joy of the celebration and family portraits that these children will treasure.
As always, our dedicated staff was on hand to help, joined by Board members and other friends of Red Mountain who served dinner, kept things running smoothly, and shared smiles with everyone.
New this year was the addition of children who are in the CYFD system but not currently in foster care placements. Throughout our state, some children need foster families, but there simply aren’t enough homes available. These children spend their nights in CYFD facilities with CYFD staff. When CYFD asked if we could open our luncheon to include these children, we were honored to welcome them.