As the month comes to a close, it’s important for those interested to have the resources on how to get started in foster care.

From the realities of the foster care system to the families opening their homes to children in need, 10 News spent the month of May working to debunk common myths about foster care and highlight the growing need in the Roanoke Valley.

May is National Foster Care Month, and 10 News is partnering with HopeTree Family Services to launch a new series called “Foster Facts.”

The HopeTree’s fundraising gala “HopeGrows” was held in Roanoke today, and it brought together a crowd to support the organization!

Nearly three hours of arguments Friday laid out both sides of a lawsuit—claiming HopeTree’s filing process to rezone, and Salem City Council’s approval violated legal procedure.

The plan to redevelop Salem’s HopeTree campus may have cleared the city council — but it’s still facing pushback in court.

First council vote set for HopeTree’s latest rezoning proposal

Public hearing set for HopeTree’s revised zoning request

HopeTree proposed selling over half its property to a developer who would build up to 340 residences and several businesses

The vote was a split with three commissioners in favor and two denying the recommendation.

HopeTree's Titmus Cottage has helped over a dozen foster children avoid sleeping in offices at the Department of Social Services.

HopeTree wants to sell a portion of its campus to developers to build hundreds of homes and small retail businesses

Salem's Planning Commission heard hours of comment during a public hearing on Wednesday.

It could be the city's largest residential community with hundreds of homes, a hotel, offices and restaurants.

The HopeTree event raises money to support families across Virginia with mental and behavioral health services.