What Every Child Needs

By Victoria Rowell

Whether you are a biological family, a foster family or a blend these are the critical things every child needs.

• Learning
• Playing
• Working
• An understanding of God and how they fit into the world

What Every Foster Child Needs - In addition to these, foster children have special needs.

• A suitcase
• Dresser drawers and closet space of their own
• A birth date--so birthdays are not forgotten and are celebrated
• Own place on the toothbrush rack
• The phone number of their favorite sibling

Victoria Rowell, an actress and former foster child, is Casey Family Services National Spokesperson.