The Australian Women's Weekly

Fostering a happy home

Renata and her husband Sharif had never thought about, let alone planned, on becoming foster parents. But when Renata heard her young nephew, Jack*, had entered the foster system, the duo felt compelled to open their home and their hearts.

Renata’s brother had

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