A foster mom who's been there
Bridgette fosters because she was once a child in foster care herself
After growing up in foster care, Bridgette became a foster parent specifically to provide vital support for teen girls. She knows their past trauma can lead to some bumps in the road, and that’s why she’s committed to sticking it out. She knows from experience that a go-to person, no matter what, is hard to find.
Read more about Bridgette's foster care experience: "I let them read about how I am."
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