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.

PrevPreviousYoung Boy Marks Cancer-Free Milestone with Joyous Moves

NextIsabella Strahan Rings Chemo Bell in VictoryNext

Recent Articles

Rockstar Proves Compassion Matters More Than Secrecy

February 4, 2026

Rockstar Games has reportedly granted early access to Grand Theft Auto 6 for a terminally ill fan who was given only six to twelve months to live after battling cancer, proving that even one of gaming’s most secretive companies will make exceptions when compassion calls. The heartwarming story began when

Cat Finally Came Home After FOUR YEARS

February 4, 2026

Four years after losing her beloved cat Tinsel in December 2021, Maggie DeGreenia from Vermont was lucky enough to find her again through a local shelter’s website thanks to her cousin recognizing Tinsel’s distinctive mustache marking that everyone knew right away. The 27 year old had tried everything when Tinsel

This Artist Covered Rent For His Grandmother’s Building

February 4, 2026

ASAP Rocky covered rent for every tenant living in his grandmother’s Harlem apartment building on 140th and Lennox following the release of his fourth album Don’t Be Dumb, partnering with payments rewards program Bilt to give back to the community that shaped him into who he is today. The rapper