Foster parenting?
sunshine_mom asked:
My husband and I are looking into doing foster parenting. We have been researching this for quite some time and are finally ready to get started. We’re in the process of selling our current house and moving into a larger one. The only concern we have is if we can do it financially. Does anyone know if we recieve any sort of “income” for doing this?
Gladys Jump
My husband and I are looking into doing foster parenting. We have been researching this for quite some time and are finally ready to get started. We’re in the process of selling our current house and moving into a larger one. The only concern we have is if we can do it financially. Does anyone know if we recieve any sort of “income” for doing this?
Gladys Jump
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:19 am
Most places provide some sort of assistance (it’s not income, as the money is only intended to go toward the care of the child). However, if you are unstable financially it’s probably best to not try to foster just yet; the assistance that’s provided is pretty minimal for the care of the kids, and you’re still going to be spending more money than you are right now.
March 5th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I can only answer for the State of Texas. My sister and parents are/were foster parents. They receive a monthly check, and the state pays for daycare and the children are automatically enrolled in medicaid. My family fosters because they feel it is the right thing to do, and for the love of the children, but I can understand why there are some unscrupulous people doing it to make money in our state. They do provide enough to take excellent care of the children.
March 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Yes, you get a stipend fpr each child and the amount depends on what state you are living in. You can’t get rich being a foster parent, but the true reward comes from knowing you helped a child who may have not had a chance before coming to your home.