The Angels Who Open Their Homes: Foster Parents
Dominic Carter shares from the heart why he believes Foster Parents are angels on earth — ordinary people doing extraordinary work to love, protect, and guide children through some of life’s hardest moments. A moving reflection on compassion, resilience, and the power of giving a child hope.
10/4/20252 min read
Foster Parents Are Angels on Earth
There’s a phrase I’ve said many times, and I’ll stand by it for the rest of my life: Foster Parents are angels on earth.
I don’t say that lightly. I say it as someone who knows what it means to be that scared child — the one wondering if life will ever feel safe again. I say it because I’ve seen, up close, what happens when a person opens their heart to a child in need. It’s not just kindness. It’s courage. It’s grace in motion.
The Power of One Open Door
Every foster parent makes a choice that changes the world in quiet ways. They open their homes to children who have been through unimaginable trauma — kids who have learned to survive by shutting out the world. And through patience, consistency, and love, those children begin to heal.
They may not say it right away. They may never say it out loud. But every time a child learns to trust again, every time they fall asleep without fear, that’s the result of an angel’s work.
Love That Doesn’t Quit
Foster parents don’t do it for money, recognition, or reward. They do it because they see something sacred in every child — something worth protecting. Even when the system is flawed, even when the nights are long, they stay.
Their homes become sanctuaries. Their kitchens become classrooms for laughter and second chances. Their patience becomes the bridge between a child’s painful past and their hopeful future.
That’s why I call them angels. Not because they’re perfect — but because they love in the most unselfish way possible.
Healing in Action
When you’ve lived through the system, you never forget the people who showed up for you. The ones who believed in you before you could believe in yourself.
That’s what foster parents do. They remind children that love still exists. That family isn’t just about blood — it’s about commitment. They teach that brokenness is not the end of the story.
These are lessons that last a lifetime. I know, because I carry them with me every day.
To Every Foster Parent Out There
Thank you. You may not always see the results of what you do, but your impact is immeasurable. You’re shaping futures, restoring hope, and proving that goodness still has a place in this world.
So yes — I will keep saying it. Foster Parents are angels on earth.
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