Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş said, “I hope that June 30 Foster Family Day will help more of our children grow up in the family environment they live in. Because the best gift to give to children is family.”
Minister Göktaş published a video message on his social media account for ‘June 30th Foster Family Day’. Göktaş said, “From a tradition that has lasted for centuries, our foster families have been providing a safe home and a warm family environment to more than 10 thousand children with love and compassion. The Volunteer Ambassadors Project, which was initiated under the auspices of The Honorable Emine Erdoğan gives hope to our children with the sacrifices of our volunteer ambassadors located all around Turkey, because we wholeheartedly believe that the best gift to give a child is a healthy and successful generation. “only grow in a family with a solid foundation.”
‘Let’s Offer Our Children a Peaceful Home and a Beautiful Future’
Emphasizing that children who grow up feeling valued will be strong individuals who protect their country and its values, Göktaş said, “First of all, I appeal to you as a mother; let’s all together, with unity of heart, offer our children a peaceful home and a beautiful future. Let’s not forget that a happy and healthy child I hope that 30 June Foster Family Day will help more of our children grow up in the family environment they will long for. On this occasion, I would like to express my gratitude to our foster families who make our children happy on 30 June 1921. “I congratulate the anniversary of the establishment of the Himaye-i Etfal Society, which was established to prepare for the future,” he said.
