Coronavirus taking a toll on MI foster care system

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Experts say that the coronavirus outbreak is taking a toll on our state’s foster care system.

They say that less people want to become foster parents because of the virus. That’s why the state wants people to know there are still ways to get involved.

“The need for foster parents has never been greater,” said Cheri Williams, the Vice President of domestic services at Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids.

While many are cooped up in the house during the governor’sstay-at-home order,Williams is worried that this will ultimately harm our youth.

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