Article: Two honored for records as foster parents

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Olga Ramirez of East Chicago (center) and Maggie Harris (right) of Gary were recognized Thursday at City Hall by Mayor Scott King for their work as foster parents. May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month.(PHOTO) (STEPHANIE DOWELL/POST-TRIBUNE)

Maggie Harris said she has always been a people person, especially when it comes to caring for others. So when she retired after 17 years as a registered nurse for The Methodist Hospitals, it allowed her to continue her other joy -- being a foster parent.

"Within the last six years, I have been a foster parent to 16 children and it is just wonderful," said Harris.

Harris, who has a ...

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