Every child needs a family

Open your heart and your home - Become a foster parent!

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For children, the family is the primary source of love and a sense of security. But there are children who, for various reasons, remain without parental care.

The absence of the needed love and support, regardless of what age the children are and regardless of how long they have been without parental care, can leave long-term consequences on their development.

Therefore, the best solution for children without parental care is fostering or kinship care until the conditions for their return to the biological family or adoption are met.

Family care and support are necessary for every child.

If you have a sincere desire to help a child without parental care and give love, learn more about how to become a foster caregiver. ( https://zgrizuvanje.gov.mk/ )

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The story of the foster caregivers Emine and Turkan Kahriman

A family environment full of love, support and understanding towards children affects their further development. 

Such an environment exists in the family of Emine and Turkan, who have been specialized caregivers for more than 15 years and have taken care of 18 children with various needs so far. 

Learn more about their experience by watching the video documentary which may inspire you to become a foster caregiver. 

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The story of the foster caregiver Majlinda Trajanovska

"The best thing a person can do is to be a caregiver." 

Majlinda Trajanovska has been a foster caregiver for two years, and her main goal is to provide love and care, in order to cause a positive change in the lives of children. 

Watch the short video documentary about her experience as a foster caregiver, which may inspire you to help someone too. 

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Elpiniki's story, a foster caregiver from Krushevo

"With perseverance everything can be achieved." 

Watch the video documentary about the foster caregiver Elpiniki Taleska from Krushevo, who with her unconditional love and care contributes to the improved development of a child with a disability. 

Become a foster caregiver and help a child's dream come true. 

For any child, and especially for children with disabilities, the one-on-one relationship between the child and an adult in a family environment is crucial for their development and to fulfil their potential. Learn more: https://zgrizuvanje.gov.mk or call 15133 #FamilyForEveryChild

Imagine growing up without a person who dedicates their love and protection. When the care of a family is removed, it is heartbreaking for a child and damaging for their growth. Become a foster caregiver. Find out more: https://zgrizuvanje.gov.mk or call 15133 #FamilyForEveryChild

When it’s not possible, not safe, or not in the best interest of the child to live with their own family, foster families provide the best alternative care. Open your heart and home. Become a foster carer.

Learn more: www.zgrizuvanje.gov.mk
#FamilyForEveryChild

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