May is National Foster Care Month, the perfect time to thank foster parents for the important work they do every day on behalf of Cayuga County's children and families.

By opening their hearts and homes, foster families not only provide safe, stable and nurturing environments to our children, they also help birth families by ensuring that children in care can be safely reunited with them whenever possible.

The commitment of these foster families leaves an indelible mark on generations to come. Children leave foster care knowing there are many paths in life from which to choose. They leave with encouragement and hope for the future.

All of us at Hillside Children's Center, an affiliate of Hillside Family of Agencies, truly appreciate the dedication of Cayuga County's foster parents, and we hope that they recognize, as we do, the valuable role they play in helping Hillside build better futures with these children and families.

Their continuing support is making a lasting difference in the lives of children in need.

Mike Carroll

Central Region Foster Care

Manager Hillside Children's

Center, Rochester