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Season One of the lively, flash-animated Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, created by Craig McCracken of PowerPuff Girls fame, was released on DVD on March 6th, 2007.

If you are interested in providing foster care in Kansas, here is a general overview of the state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

Foster families support troops by caring for dogs, cats and other animals until they can be reunited with owners away in military service.

All dog rescue organizations need monetary donations, but a safe shelter, comfortable bed, and nurturing environment for a dog awaiting adoption is important, also.

Child abuse happens in foster homes and it's mostly the system that fails children and their foster parents. Tighter restrictions are needed to protect children-in-care.

A general overview of the Alaska state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

Providing a temporary home for a dog in need is a great way for people to find out if they are up to the challenge of owning a dog, as well as what type of dog they want.

Disrupting a foster care placement is often a difficult decision for the foster family to make - a decision that should be given careful consideration.

Don't let these common myths about fostering dogs deter you from opening your home to the joys of caring for dogs in need.

Children in foster care who endure repeated placements in foster homes are at emotional and developmental risk, and are less likely to form significant relationships.

Each year a child has died in care or custody since 1996, and 5-year-old Jeffrey Baldwin was one of them, says Cathy Vine, Executive Director of Voices for Children.

A general overview of the Alabama state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

A general overview of the Arkansas state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

A disillusioned teen confronts his anger, fear and insecurity by literally standing in others' shoes in this inspired fantasy/coming of age story.

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 2007 Prim Time Emmy Nominations. Here are the animated contenders.

Three kids who are placed in a foster home form an unlikely bond and, without biological parents to depend on, realize that only they can control their fates.

Every year millions of unwanted pets find themselves in dire situations. Learn how to help them by providing a pet foster home.

In Winnipeg, Manitoba two Métis sisters experience oppression and hardships at a young age and strive to blossom in a society who has mistreated Native Canadians.

The Christmas Hope is a sentimental story filled with emotion, loss, recovery and hope.

Despite their life experiences in foster care, these women have become successful performers and serve as positive role models for foster and adopted girls everywhere.

From Olympic athletes to stand-up comedians, these celebrity foster kids offer inspiration to waiting kids and adoptees throughout North America.

Lifebooks are effective tools for building self-esteem and helping them cope with their past and present circumstances. They also offer many more benefits as well.

It seems nothing moves fast in Africa, not even an investigation where kids lives are on hold. Liberia has been investigating international adoptions since January.

Many adoptive parents are suffering from a common complaint called Post-Adoption Depression. It's a real condition that many in the adoption community are unaware exists.

Television and movie actor wins his 5th Emmy Award for his work on Fox's The Simpsons.

Emmy courts controversy with South Park nomination, going up against Family Guy and The Simpsons.

The benefits and drawbacks of adopting an older dog.

This November, organizations such as the Adoption Council of Canada will be building awareness about adoption through events, panel discussions and advertising campaigns.

Australian-born author Markus Zusak wrote the best-seller The Book Thief and others with which the young adult world has fallen in love.

Read on the status of healthcare in San Francisco. Healthcare organizations are working hard to prevent illness and disease, but that may not be enough.

Peters introduces us to Antonia (the goody-goody) and Jazz (a grunge/punk girl), and the journey they make together.

Regal and statuesque, the Great Dane is one of the tallest dogs in the world.

Three series on The CW will air on revolving schedules during the first part of 2010. These shows are Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and Life UneXpected.

'Pilots N Paws' is a website which enables those who rescue or foster animals to get together with pilots willing to assist with transportation.

The holidays hold many emotions for foster children. Here are ideas for those days when they need something else to focus on to keep their minds and hands occupied.

What risks are there in adopting rescued dogs? What questions should potential adopters ask before they adopt?

Big Nose Kate's life evolved from priviledged aristocrat to runaway to dance hall girl and prostitute to the mistress of the famous Doc Holliday.

In September 2006, over one-half million children lived in foster homes, half of those in non-relative settings. Fortunately, programs are in play to offer help.

Kittens are adorable and cuddly. Find out how to care for your new kitten with these tips.

Chris O'Donnell is excited to talk about his new role and his new TV series.

Feline leukemia is a contagious viral disease of cats which can cause a variety of symptoms. Appropriate testing and management is critical for the protection of all cats

Pets go missing from their homes everyday, luckily people find lost dogs and cats everyday. The problem is what to do with animals found lost.

Nicholas Winton was invited to visit Prague by a friend in the British Embassy; what he saw prompted him to conjure up a scheme to rescue Jewish children.

Pet owners who are having problems making mortgage payments are abandoning their animals as the homes go into foreclosure.

The effects of physical child abuse range from depression to rage. Here's how to survive child abuse - even if you're no longer an abused kid.

Many families are dog owners, most of them having purchased their dogs as puppies. More families - existing or future dog owners - should consider rescuing adult dogs.

Foster parenting is both a worthwhile endeavor and a tough job. Make some resolutions that will make it even more rewarding and life changing in the new year.

Margaret Seltzer (aka Margaret A. Jones) is the author of the latest fake memoir. How did the publishing industry allow this happen?

The German Shepherd Dog is the most versatile, intelligent breed of dog that currently exists.

Here are the nominees for the television categories in the 25th Annual Annie Awards, which will be presented February 8, 2008 at UCLA's Royce Hall, in Los Angeles.