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Vacuuming Up The Hamster And Other Mistakes That Don’t Disqualify You From A Certain Parenting Gig

There are over 100,000 kids in the U.S. foster care system who need families to care for them. If becoming a foster parent is something you’ve thought about doing, don’t let the fact that you’re not “perfect” hold you back — you might be perfect for someone who needs you.

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