Emma Patterson, an 88-year-old foster mother, will retire after the child currently in her care graduates from high school. Patterson, who began fostering children in the early 1980s, has raised more than 40 foster children over the past four decades. She was honored on Friday for her significant contributions and the impact she has had on the lives of others in Montgomery County. The celebration was marked by hugs and tears, highlighting her enormous influence. Patterson is considered a 'super' foster mom for her dedication.
Seeing all the hugs and tears at a celebration for Emma Patterson, the enormous impact the foster mom had on the lives of others in Montgomery County is obvious. But now in her 80s, Patterson is retiring. She was honored for everything she did on Friday. https://t.co/m6oUy2F8H4
Emma Patterson is what could be called a “super” foster mom. Over the past four decades, she raised more than 40 foster children. https://t.co/HCd184sT73
Emma Patterson is what could be called a “super” foster mom. She started taking in children in the early 1980s. Over the past four decades, she raised more than 40 foster children. See how she was honored here. https://t.co/3edLAk4jCH
Emma Patterson is what could be called a “super” foster mom. She started taking in children in the early 1980s. Over the past four decades, she raised more than 40 foster children. https://t.co/BYGW8NlEwq
Emma Patterson, 88, will retire after the child currently in her care graduates from high school. https://t.co/AzTnUbqfaH