May is National Foster Parent Month!
THE MAGNITUDE: About 408,000 children in the United States currently are in foster care because their own families are in crisis and unable to provide for their essential well-being. Many children in foster care are unable to return home safely because their parents lack access to services that could help strengthen the family. In addition, there are millions of foster care alumni in the U.S. who represent all walks of life.
THE NEED: No matter their age, all children in foster care need a meaningful connection to at least one caring adult who becomes a supportive and lasting presence in their lives. Without families or stable relationships, too many of these formerly neglected and/or abused children and teens will end up facing life’s challenges all alone.
Welcome to Maple Star !
Maple Star was started by two Canadian citizens who combined the Maple from the Canadian flag and the Star from the American flag. From its inception Maple Star promoted diversity, creativity, safety, responsibility, and quality.
Maple Star is now in three states: Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon. This website enables you to visit the individual web-site "portals" of each state where you can learn more about the specific programs and services we offer.
We invite you to open your mind, open your heart and then, open your door to a child who needs a foster parent to provide them with a place to call their home...