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Foster parents find purpose caring for 97 foster children
James and Frances McManus of Independence Missouri have fostered 97 children over 26 years, adopted two, and currently care for a 3 month old. They describe foster parenting as a ministry, provide insights into costs and background checks, and note the emotional toll of reunifications while urging others to help for the right reasons.
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Independence
James
Frances McManus
Frances
Tiona
Jasmine
James McManus
McManuses
Margaret Holhidge
American Association of Retired Persons
Washington
Ernest Lissabet
The
Seniors Coalition
Virginia
Anna Stone
Missour Division of
Family Sences
Justine
Gery Borg
McManus
Jeff
Tiana