Rosie O’Donnell is heading to ABC Family’s “The Fosters.”
The star will play Rita Hendricks, described by the studio as, “a tough yet compassionate woman who works in the foster care system and becomes a mentor to a member of the Foster family.”
The actress and former talk show host will appear in three episodes of the series when the show returns to ABC Family in January 2014.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful, heartwarming show. My kids and I never miss it,” Rosie said in a statement.
The show stars Teri Polo as Stef Foster and Sherri Saum as Lena Adams Foster, a couple with a big family.
