“It’s been more than usual this summer, and then when school starts, there’s also an influx of children that come into DCS care,” said Christina Palma.
MARANA, Ariz. — Celebrating 8 years since opening this July, Grace Retreat Foster Care and Adoption Services helps place kids in homes and provides a support system for families.The agency currently works with more than 180 families, but the need for more is growing.
Christina Palma is the founder of Grace Retreat and said they’ve seen more kids needing home from DCS this past month “Seeing children become a priority in people’s lives is really beautiful to see because you kind of see it on their face that they belong, they’re loved,” said Palma. “Being able to take a call from DCS that says they need a family for a sibling group of 3 and we have one you know we have maybe a choice of families for kids,” she said.
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