What do you think about becoming a foster parent?
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What do you think about becoming a foster parent? I’m 26 and am really thinking about doing it, what do you think. I work at a Day Care and I love the kids.
I have endometreosis and I don’t think I can have kids.
Ralph Yan
What do you think about becoming a foster parent? I’m 26 and am really thinking about doing it, what do you think. I work at a Day Care and I love the kids.
I have endometreosis and I don’t think I can have kids.
Ralph Yan
March 3rd, 2009 at 12:23 am
People who are foster parents deserve a huge pat on the back. I am sure it must be really rewarding but also truly difficult at times because some of the kids must be traumatised and find it hard to adjust. I’m sure you already have extensive knowledge re what’s involved due to your job, so good luck with it.
March 6th, 2009 at 5:56 am
I think it is a wonder gift to give a child. My parents were foster parents to two boys when we were growing up. One only lived with us for a short time, but the other was with us for years and I still consider him my older brother and his children are my nieces and nephews. My parents really wanted to adopt him, but his mother wouldn’t sign away her rights so sadly the courts bounced him back and forth from her home to ours until he turned 18.
It is a huge commitment. Most foster parents in my state have to go through a full year of home studies, classes, and back ground checks before a child is placed with them. Many of the children are older or have severe emotional or developmental challenges. Give it lots of thought and make sure you can commit to it.
My husband and I were working on adopting through the foster care system when we found out we were pregnant. We will most likely still adopt this way when our son is a little older.
March 7th, 2009 at 5:16 am
well pat me on the back Hun iv bin fostering for now 7 years and its not that simple if you want to foster you shud go find out more about it hun there is a short fall in foster parents so they are all ways welcome new ones … good look hun
March 10th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I would have to say good for most of em. I was a foster kid growing up, and I was abused bad if not worse than I was in my mothers home. Sexually molested, called a liar, starved for 2 weeks at the age of 6! I say there needs to be better screening, and checking up on those children. My Grandmother is a foster mother and she is horrible, and should have her license taken away, but since she’s the only one who will take teenagers in her area, they won’t do it. I think if you are a loving gentle person, then go for it. But remember, those kids need more love than you would begin to understand. Keep them safe, and treat them as you would one of your own. I resent the fact that I was taken away, because of the way I was treated in those homes.
March 13th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I think becoming a foster parents is amazing! There should be more people that would be willing to do it. The only thing a lot of people don’t like about being a foster parent is the stress of growing so close to a child and then having them taking away from you to go to another family.
But I think it is a wonderful idea for you if you think you are able to deal with the stress!! Go for it!
And good luck with it all if you end up going through with it!!
March 14th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
you should go for it. I was a teen mom in foster care and now I am 23 and I am in the middle of the process on becoming a foster mom am really excited and thats that I work full time go to school and have 2 kids. it never hurts to try some thing new specially if you love kids.
March 15th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
One should always know all sides of Foster Parenting. It is true that there is a need for Foster Parents. However, when you become a Foster Parent, you should ask as many questions about the child you are receiving. Please note, when a child is removed from there parents, there is a certain amount of loss. Also, many times, the Social Worker, does not know all about the child and their family. They should know, but too many times there is not enough documentation on why the child was removed.
Unlike, working in a Day Care, is not like taking care of a child, since this child is now your responsibility for care. But by all means, do check it out, but make sure you know all the adults involved with Foster Care.
God Bless,
GranPa Chuck
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