It’s not every day we get to celebrate the lesser-known heroes in our communities. When we think of heroes, we often think of uniforms and capes – but there are so many other types of heroes. In honor of Father’s Day, we want to explain why we believe foster dads are heroes.
In most societies, the concept of affectionate nurturing has been associated with a feminine role. Previous generations’ examples often taught us that dads are expected to provide structure and correction. However, it is a beautiful thing when one realizes a foster dad can excel in connecting to a child in his care with love, compassion, excitement, and hope. A foster dad worries, dreams, plans, cries, and rebuilds. They stay up all night with a sick toddler and counsel a heartbroken teenager.
