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Spring is in the air, and it’s a time of new beginnings—so let’s get happy! Naturally, finding the hidden joy as a foster family takes time. When you decide to become a foster parent, you are opening your heart and home to a child (or children) in need, and you are truly making a difference. This uplifting playlist includes 12-songs that celebrate the unique bonds that are being formed and what it means to be a foster family. So go ahead—turn up the volume and sing along—whether it’s a long drive in the minivan or an impromptu dance party in the family room!
- “Happy” — Pharrell Williams
As the name implies, “Happy” is a feel-good song that will have everyone in the family clapping along.
- “Brave” — Sarah Bareielles
Featuring an empowering message and a catchy beat, “Brave” encourages the listener to speak up instead of bottling up feelings.
- “Firework” — Katy Perry
This powerful pop song celebrates feeling good about who you are and not being afraid to shine in the face of adversity.
- “Count on Me” — Bruno Mars
As one of the only kid-friendly Bruno Mars songs out there, this sweet and simple ballad is all about being there for the people you love.
- “Aint No Mountain High Enough” — Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
This song is quintessential Motown with a lasting message of unconditional support, but kids will recognize it from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
- “We Are Family” — Sister Sledge
An obvious choice, this joyful Disco hit from 1979 celebrates family unity and will get the whole crew moving.
- “Who Says” — Selena Gomez
Brimming with positive lyrics like, “you’ve got every right to a beautiful life,” this song is all about loving yourself, no matter what.
- “Fight Song” — Rachel Platten
This inspirational tune has become an anthem for overcoming obstacles, and it was recently featured in the Live action/CGI animated film Peter Rabbit.
- I’ll Be There — The Jackson 5
This heart-warming classic is a must for foster families, with supportive lyrics like, “I’ll be there to protect you,” and “I’m so glad that I found you.”
- “You’ll be In My Heart” — Phil Collins
Featured in Disney’s Tarzan, this emotional and moving song is about the shared love between a mother and her adopted child.
- “Lean on Me” — Club Nouveau
The Bill Withers original is filled with soul and is one of the all-time greats, but kids will appreciate the danceable rhythms from this 1987 cover.
- “O-o-h Child” — Five Stairsteps
“Ooh child, things are gonna get easier… Ooh child, things’ll get brighter.” These hopeful, optimistic lyrics speak volumes—no need to say more.
Fostering not only helps children in need, but it can also enrich your life in so many ways. If you have room in your heart and feel the call to become a foster parent in the state of Illinois, contact Camelot Care Centers today, or click here to fill out a Foster Care Inquiry Application.
Every child needs and deserves to grow up safe and protected from abuse and neglect, and caring foster parents offer children support and stability when they need it most. At Camelot Care Centers, we specialize in higher-level foster care for children and adolescents that need extra support. We partner with our foster parents/homes to provide trauma informed care and additional services, including in-home counseling, parent support and training, tele-psychiatry, and therapeutic mentoring, to maintain children at the least restrictive, yet most appropriate level of care. Camelot Care Centers (“Camelot”) is a Child Welfare Agency.
