New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our EvolutionLIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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We invite you to partner with us in providing a safe home where children can rise above the obstacles they faced in their home country, or on their journey to the U.S., and grow into healthy adults. Each refugee or immigrant child has a different story. The love and support you can provide them will change both of your lives forever.
We have a network of dedicated service partners across the country with specialized foster care programs, but foster families are urgently needed and always in demand.
To learn more about becoming a foster parent for immigrant and refugee children, fill out the form below.
Protect and invest in a child’s future and create a new family together.
Spend with the child daily, take the child to medical, counseling and other appointments, and meet with and learn from foster program staff.
Learn about your child’s experiences and cultural background and a be willing to open your heart and home.
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