As a foster care trainer with the Children's Services of Virginia, Ralph Berry has seen a number of heartbreaking situations.

Berry says, "We received an 11-year-old girl who was pregnant with her mother's boyfriend's baby. When the mother found out, she accused her daughter of seducing her boyfriend."

Berry works to get such children into safe, loving homes.

However, the number of families able to adopt is on the decline, and the economy is to the blame.

"One of the regulations is that a prospective family has to prove that their income exceeds their expenses," adds Berry.

Donna and Steve have been foster parents for two years. Their last name is not being released at the request of Children's Services.

Donna says, "It just does something to your heart. It's a wonderful feeling to go from not having a child to actually having children. It changes your life, and it's for the best."

Their son Greg plays sports, enjoys school and has even taken his first trip to the beach, thanks to his adoptive parents.

Steve adds, "Just knowing that he is there, and having a boy in the house with us now, is a great feeling."

Steve and Donna are hoping other families can reach out to kids in need as well.

"You wish you could open up your home to all of them. But you know you can't do that, so we just do with what we can do, and hope all the kids can end up with a real good life," adds Steve.

For more information on how to adopt, call Children's Services of Virginia at 540-801-0900.