Foster Care System Challenges - The foster care system faces the issue that up to 25% of children may never find a permanent home [3] - Children in residential facilities often experience restricted environments, including forbidden hugs, regulated meal times, and rare outdoor playtime, leading to a "lost childhood" [3] - Traditional orphan stories in culture may oversimplify the realities and challenges faced by children in foster care [3] The Foster Mindset & Community Support - The "foster mindset" emphasizes nourishing, encouraging, and supporting children in the community who need fostering [3] - There is a significant need for foster parents, and becoming one can be a rewarding experience with available training and support [3] - Even those who cannot become foster parents can contribute by adopting the foster mindset and supporting children in need within their community [3] Importance of Connection and Protection - Every child deserves a real childhood with protection and connection to facilitate healthy development into adulthood [3][7] - Children need to feel safe enough to try new things and grow [5] - Overcoming past trauma requires patience, dedication, time to heal, and compassion [1]