Foster Mom Retires After Raising Over 40 Children

Emma Patterson, a dedicated foster mom from Montgomery County, Maryland, is retiring after an extraordinary career spanning several decades, during which she opened her heart and home to over 40 children. Since the 1980s, Emma has played a pivotal role in providing a nurturing environment for foster youth, significantly impacting their lives with stability and love. Recognized as one of the county’s most long-serving and impactful foster parents, her retirement marks the end of an era of immense kindness and dedication. Her story underscores the ongoing need for compassionate foster parents and the profound difference they can make in the foster care system.

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