David and Carrie Field of Alexandria are among the 2025 Foster Parents of the Year honorees, an honor bestowed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG).
The couple is being recognized for their dedication to providing safe, nurturing homes for children in need.
Since 2019, the Fields have been resource parents with the City of Alexandria. They’re among 10 foster families across the D.C. area that are being recognized for their service.
The Fields have cared for several children, many of whom have either reunited with their biological families or moved to live with relatives.
COG shared the following about the family;
“David and Carrie Field have been resource parents with the City of Alexandria since 2019. Most of the children they have cared for have either transitioned from their home to be cared for by family or have achieved reunification with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Field are committed to working with families to ensure that they stay connected to their children through visits or video calls on a regular consistent basis. They also work cooperatively with the Family Services Specialist and the rest of each child’s support team. In August 2023, a sibling group of three girls joined their family after a significant safety issue occurred in their home during a trial home visit. They have ensured that the three girls have all their needs met to include educational, medical, as well as their emotional well-being. They have provided them with structure, consistency, and guidance. Their commitment and care have assisted the girls not only with stability but more importantly with their emotional well-being and safety”.
“Every community needs committed foster parents, and our region is privileged to have a strong network of caring, supportive, and dedicated individuals who have answered the call to care for children in need,” said Rodney Lusk, COG Board Chair and Fairfax County Supervisor. “These parents provide safe and nurturing environments while meeting the specific needs of children in their care so that these youth are able to thrive.”
The announcement of the 2025 Foster Parents of the Year lines up with National Foster Care Month in May. This annual observance shines a light on the needs of children in foster care and recognizes the foster parents, family members, volunteers, and child welfare professionals who support them.
