A female sim picking up a foster kid representing the Foster Family mod by LittleMsSam
This mod lets Sims foster and care for children or pets, adding emotional and realistic family gameplay.

Foster Family by LittleMsSam is a Sims 4 gameplay mod that allows Sims to take in foster children or pets through a Foster Family Network. Players can register their Sims to receive notifications when a child, teen, toddler, or pet needs a temporary home. Fostered Sims or pets live with the household until they’re adopted or returned, creating a touching and realistic family experience.

Key Features
  • Register for the Foster Family Network using your Sim’s phone.
  • Choose which types of fosters to accept — toddlers, children, teens, cats, or dogs.
  • Receive calls when a Sim or pet needs a foster home and decide whether to accept.
  • Interact through new social options like “Welcome Foster Kid” or “Check Needs.”
  • Receive weekly payments for each fostered Sim or pet.
  • Adopt them permanently or release them when an adoptive family is found.

Mod Release Date
Originally released: August 11, 2018

Gameplay Role / Impact
This mod deepens family gameplay by adding the emotional experience of fostering and adoption. It’s ideal for storytellers and players who enjoy realistic life simulation, offering a meaningful way to expand a household without traditional adoption.

Community Feedback
Players love the realism and emotional touch the mod brings. Many describe it as one of the most heartwarming mods for The Sims 4, appreciating the ability to foster both kids and pets. Occasional feedback mentions minor notification delays, but overall reception is overwhelmingly positive.

About the Creator
LittleMsSam is a well-known Sims 4 mod creator specializing in gameplay enhancements that improve family life, relationships, and realism. Her mods are praised for quality, stability, and thoughtful integration into The Sims’ systems.

Editor’s Note
Who It’s For: Players who enjoy realistic family gameplay and want to tell heartwarming stories about care, compassion, and connection.
Why Use It: It brings a wholesome new layer to family gameplay, allowing your Sims to make a difference in others’ lives.

REQUIREMENTS:
Base Game
Cats & Dogs (for Fostering pets)

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