Gyeonggi Province Holds Year-End Gathering for Foster Families in Uijeongbu on the 22nd, Honoring Their Dedication and Efforts

On November 22, Gyeonggi Province held the 2025 Dodam Dodam Appreciation Day year-end gathering at the Grand Ballroom Hall of Island Castle in Uijeongbu, with 200 participants from 40 non-relative foster households in attendance.

This year-end gathering was part of Gyeonggi Province's initiative to promote foster care, organized to express gratitude to foster parents who have dedicated themselves to the stable upbringing of children throughout the year, and to strengthen emotional bonds and support systems among foster families through interaction and communication.

On this day, Gyeonggi Province presented the Governor's Award to individuals who have contributed to foster care, and awarded plaques of appreciation to foster parents who have continued fostering for over 10 years.

Gyeonggi Province held the 'Dodam Dodam Appreciation Day' event in Uijeongbu on the 22nd. Family members of foster care households attending the event are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The event also featured a variety of programs, including personal stories from foster children and families, as well as celebratory performances, providing an opportunity to strengthen family ties and foster friendships among the foster households.

Kwon Munju, Director of Child Care at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "This year-end gathering became a warm occasion for foster families to share and support each other's experiences, and it was a meaningful time to reflect once again on the gratitude and significance that 'family' brings. We will continue to expand support for foster families and strengthen the child protection system so that children can grow up bright and healthy within the safety of a family environment."

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