--- title: IPPI foster parents share the rewards of fostering at Open House | Aspire Living & Learning description: Aspire Living & Learning is a private, non-profit human service organization with a mission is to build strong communities by empowering individuals. image: https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2020-01-14-CT-Fostering-and-Adoption-Open-House.jpg --- Jan 28, 2020 7:00:00 PM # IPPI foster parents share the rewards of fostering at Open House [ aspire49 ](https://blog.allinc.org/author/aspire49) Share: [facebook-f icon ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-foster-parents-share-the-rewards-of-fostering-at-open-house) [linkedin-in icon ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-foster-parents-share-the-rewards-of-fostering-at-open-house) [Twitter icon ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-foster-parents-share-the-rewards-of-fostering-at-open-house) [pinterest-p icon ](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-foster-parents-share-the-rewards-of-fostering-at-open-house) [envelope icon ](mailto:?body=https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-foster-parents-share-the-rewards-of-fostering-at-open-house) Eight IPPI foster parents recently shared their experiences as family care givers with those considering fostering at IPPI’s Permanency Services Foster Care team’s Fostering and Adoption Open House, hosted by Dperv’s Top BBQ in Hamden, CT. This seasoned group of foster parents collectively represented over 100 years of experience fostering youth in Connecticut. When foster parents were asked why they open their hearts and homes to foster youth, the overwhelming response was knowing they were making a difference. They witnessed the real life transformation and positive impact on the youth in their care. One foster father shared that he proudly watched his foster son, an honor student, graduate college, start a career, and a family. He was deeply touched and honored when this young man named his first born child, a boy, after his foster father. It was a great evening of positivity and celebration and we couldn’t be happier that two of the attendees have started the application process to become foster parents. To learn more about fostering with IPPI [click here](https://www.ippi.org/connecticut/ct-programs-and-services-for-children-families/ct-foster-care/) [News](https://blog.allinc.org/tag/news) ## Related posts [News](https://blog.allinc.org/tag/news) ## [IPPI foster parent Ellen McDermott receives the Connecticut Alliance of Foster & Adoptive Families (CAFAF) 2019 Outstanding Foster Parent award](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-foster-parent-ellen-mcdermott-receives-the-connecticut-alliance-of-foster-adoptive-families-cafaf-2019-outstanding-foster-parent-award) [aspire49](https://blog.allinc.org/author/aspire49) Jun 10, 2019 8:00:00 PM Ellen (center) receiving her award. Ellen (left) and IPPI Clinical Case Manager, Angela Ferrucci.... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-foster-parent-ellen-mcdermott-receives-the-connecticut-alliance-of-foster-adoptive-families-cafaf-2019-outstanding-foster-parent-award) [News](https://blog.allinc.org/tag/news) ## [What inspires our foster families to open their hearts and homes to foster youth in need?](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/what-inspires-our-foster-families-to-open-their-hearts-and-homes-to-foster-youth-in-need) [aspire49](https://blog.allinc.org/author/aspire49) May 20, 2020 8:00:00 PM May is National Foster Care Month that’s why we’ve asked a number of our foster families to share... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/what-inspires-our-foster-families-to-open-their-hearts-and-homes-to-foster-youth-in-need) [News](https://blog.allinc.org/tag/news) ## [IPPI Permanency Services Foster Care program receives donation for youth in foster care](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-permanency-services-foster-care-program-receives-donation-for-youth-in-foster-care) [aspire49](https://blog.allinc.org/author/aspire49) Jan 4, 2017 7:00:00 PM A very heartfelt thank you to Michael Howard! Michael, who grew up in foster care himself, shared... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-permanency-services-foster-care-program-receives-donation-for-youth-in-foster-care) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=7154114&fmt=gif)