Your post ("raised y kind and generous people, often at great financial and emotional cost...") fired my imagination, P. Logan.  One thought led to another...

FN man (on phone): Hi, there, Esther and Pete . It's Daniel.  
Surprised Foster Parents: Oh, hey!  Hi, Daniel.  Good to hear from you! How ya doin'?
FN Man:  Not bad.  Really good, actually. Just got the news.  Judge has awarded me $85,000. 
Esther: What?
Pete: Howja earn that windfall?
FN Man: Well, seems my people won a settlement because--like lots of others--I was "scooped"--that's what they call it--"scooped" from the reserve. Right?  
Esther: Don't know what to say...
Pete: Well, I do: congrats, Daniel!
FN Man:  Now, how are YOU two doing?
Esther: Oh, well.  (chokes up) We're goin' into a facility soon and--
Pete: Residence, dear.  Residence.  It's OK...I guess.
FN Man: Well, since you brought me up, I'd like to give you a little gift.  Say, 50% of this $85,000. Share and share alike..

Now, fact or fantasy? You decide.