Persuasive speech on becoming a foster parent, discussing the benefits and process of fostering children who cannot live with their birth parents. The statistics from Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System show that there were 415,219 children in foster care in the US, with many more waiting to be adopted. The adoption tax credit can help offset some costs for adopting a child. Becoming a foster parent requires a strong emotional foundation, flexibility, and a willingness to provide a stable home environment. The application process involves providing basic information, health records, and fingerprinting. Foster parenting provides a rewarding experience of building lifelong connections with the children in care.