From Deseret News archives:
Most caregivers enjoyed the FLDS children
"Six facilities still have children," Child Protective Services spokeswoman Marleigh Meisner said Tuesday.
Many of those who cared for the children since they were seized from their homes at the YFZ Ranch and placed into state custody say they believe the children are returning home with different perspectives than they had before.
"I hope they now know not everyone on the outside is their enemies," said Jackie Carter, executive director of the High Sky Children's Ranch here that was home to 15 teenage girls. "I think there's a little crack in that thought."
Although happy to see the children from the Fundamentalist LDS Church go home, Carter said she had bittersweet feelings as the last three girls left.
"I've been very sad today, actually," she said. "I thoroughly enjoyed them. We all learned a lot and will miss them."
Since the children were placed into foster care facilities like hers six weeks ago, Carter said she's seen a big change in the girls. "They were a lot more reserved when they came. They didn't know if they could trust us."
Delma Trejo saw a similar transition.
The children were initially taken from their homes at the Yearning for Zion Ranch to make-shift shelters before being scattered to various foster facilities throughout Texas.
"You look at all these changes, and they're scared," Trejo said.
She was happy to watch the 21 girls and boys at her facility, from ages 4 months to 17 years, gain some trust with the caretakers.
Carter said the teens at her ranch were understandably sad being away from siblings and parents, but the staff worked hard to provide a safe environment for them and to meet their wants and needs. One of those needs included buying sewing machines and material so the girls could make their own dresses and other clothing.
Last month, the 15 girls made matching dresses and sang songs for the facility's board of directors.
"One day they even played in the sprinklers and had a wonderful time. They ran through the office wet," Carter recalled. "Some of them said they would come back and see us, and I hope they do."
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