There are over 368,000 children and youth in foster care (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Approximately 18,500 youth are emancipated from foster care without a permanent family. National Foster Care Month is an important opportunity to spread awareness of issues related to foster care and acknowledge the parents, family members, foster parents, child welfare and related professionals, mentors, policy makers, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections.