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Foster homes needed in Kern County seek caring families
Kern County faces a critical foster care shortage with about 1,100 children in care and 50 awaiting placement. The article profiles local foster families in Shafter, John and Leila Sharp and Jeff and Karen Petersen, highlighting rewards, training, stipends, and the goal of reunifying families while stressing likeness of need across ages and backgrounds.
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Kern County
Kern County Department of Human Services
Shafter
John
Leila Sharp
Sharp
Kiddie College
Leila
Farmers of America
Sharps
Protective Services
A. Miriam Jamison Center