Who is Carmen Todd, and Why Does Texas Need More People Like Her?

Carmen Todd knows how it feels to grow up without a stable home and loving family. As a teenager in foster care, she often felt like the "bad" kid nobody

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7 Easy but Life-Changing Ways to Support Foster Families in Your Community

Upbring is honored to work alongside compassionate foster families who open their homes and hearts to children. As much as we love partnering with new foster

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13 Real, Soul-Inspiring Foster Care Quotes from Parents and Children

In recognition of National Foster Care Month, we're proud to share these real, soul-inspiring, foster care quotes from the children and families we

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Why Would These Empty Nesters Trade Beach Vacations for Bedtime Stories?

Billy and Lisa never expected to raise another child, but their lives changed forever when they opened their hearts to kinship care. The couple was like many

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Beaumont Foundation of America and Upbring: 11 years, $5 Million and a Lifetime of Memories

"Thank you for letting me spend money on new clothes and shoes. I got The Flash PJs." Do you remember shopping for school clothes with your parents when you

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A Heartfelt Message to Our Generous Friends

Kurt Senske has visited New Life Children's Center hundreds of times during his 25 years as Upbring CEO. One day, a brave girl named Ava* approached him and

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