Genetic testing identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins. The variety of genetic tests has expanded throughout the years. In the past, the main genetic tests searched for abnormal chromosome numbers and mutations that lead to rare, inherited disorders.
Due to the Bay area's microclimates, Foster City is often warmer than neighboring towns. It is typically 10-15 degrees (F) warmer than SFO airport in nearby San Bruno. The temperature rarely drops below freezing, and in the summer there are only 1-2 weeks where the weather is too hot to keep the windows open. All in all, Foster City is a great place to live for people who enjoy a suburban lifestyle.
13,291 children spent at least one day in some kind of foster care (8,466 children on an average daily basis). 1  5,830 children were in family foster care on an average daily basis, with almost 30 percent of those placed with relatives. 2  58.1 percent of children leaving foster care were reunited with their families.