Gaile Osborne is the Executive Director of the Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina. She and her husband have fostered over 30 children and adopted five. Gaile is passionate about helping families overcome trauma and advocates for systemic change to support children with special needs.
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OPINION: North Carolina’s foster care system is in crisis. It doesn’t have to be
North Carolina’s foster care system is in crisis. Today, over 11,000 children are in state custody, but according to the most recent data from “Who Cares,” there are only about 5,600 licensed foster homes.
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Opinion: Home for the holidays shouldn’t be a luxury—it’s time to act on foster care
Families across North Carolina are creating memories around warm meals and cozy gatherings as we gather with loved ones to celebrate the holidays. But for over 11,000 children in our state’s foster care system, the holidays are often a stark reminder of the family connections they lack.
