TAMPA, Fla. — Karen Bowen is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving. The foster mom has been a caregiver to more than 300 kids over the years and many return for the holidays.

“I want them to feel that this is home, no matter what,” said Bowen. “This is home.”

What You Need To Know • Children's Home Network provides in-depth training so parents can support young victims of human trafficking • Karen Bowen helps foster children find themselves again after recently receiving Safe Home Licensing • Nine children that were recovered during "Operation: Home for the Holidays" were placed in a Hillsborough County group and safe homes

Bowen recently completed in-depth training through Children’s Home Network that concentrates on caring for young victims of human trafficking.

“I have to make sur

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