Seeing the increasing need for foster families across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, Flower Mound resident Lisa Bethea felt called to support children in care. She began fostering, a journey that ultimately led her to adoption.

Through Community-Based Care contractor EMPOWER, Bethea was able to fulfill her lifelong passion for motherhood while providing stability, love, and opportunity to children in foster care. What began as a single placement quickly grew into a journey of compassion, as she opened her home to several children and ultimately adopted two children,who became a permanent part of her family.

According to Tommy Jordan, Director of Family and Community Engagement for Our Community Our Kids, the need for foster families remains urgent. “Around 47 children are currently in foster care in Denton County,” Jordan shared. “We need 25 to 50 more homes willing to open their doors and hearts.”

EMPOWER is a child welfare collaborative that supports foster parents and helps children find safe, loving homes across Metroplex East — including Dallas, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis and Navarro counties.

If you’ve ever considered fostering, now is the time. Learn how you can make a lasting difference by visiting https://3empower.org/ to explore foster care resources, training, and support services. To read more about Lisa’s story visit: Denton County Magazine.