Lupton’s Catering held its 25th annual Foster Family Picnic at Lupton’s Boggy Bottom Ranch, 8407 Lupton Place, in Plant City March 1.
Ralph J. Lupton Jr. saw the need to celebrate the families caring for children in need and began to host a picnic in their honor 25 years ago.
Lupton’s partner, Eckerd, also believes foster parents are a valued system of care partners who leave lifelong impressions on children in their care.
Eckerd was honored to be working in collaboration with Lupton’s to coordinate this year’s celebration. Eckerd Community Alternatives is the lead agency for community-based child welfare and foster care services in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties, serving nearly 6,000 children and their families each day.
If you are interested in learning more about adoption or about foster children available for adoption, visit eckerd.org.