Foster care what do you think?
By tink91879
@tink91879 (742)
United States
May 13, 2011 10:28pm CST
So for a few years I have thought of becoming a foster parent. I have two children 8 and 5. My husband is in the Navy and Im a stay at home Mom. We have wanted a third child and after three years of trying nothing. I long for another child and love having babies around. Due to my childrens young age I would only accept 3 and under. My aunt has done foster care for years and she has taken a cpl older ones before. One made me real nervous and he was only 5. I have contacted a cpl places asking if it is possible for me to be a foster parent. Due to my husbands scheduale he wldnt be able to attend all the trainning. I would be the main caregiver. I also have thought about possbily finding a counselor for my kids to help them. I know having a child in your home for a few months or cpl years and than having to send them to another home is very upsetting for the whole household. I wld want them to be able to go to someone whom they can explain their feelings too and who wld understand. I wld be there for them, but I want to make sure they are okay. So has anyone done fostercare? Any suggestions if this is possible for us to do and we choose too?
4 responses
@tammy27 (1241)
• Philippines
14 May 11
i just like the fact that other countries give big support with this foster care thing. our country dont have it. i think, having a counselor for your kids is a great thing, although it's not necessary, it surely is much much better than putting your kids in a difficult situation (it can be difficult for their little brain) where they have no one who would give them explanations and understanding. i cant think of anything wrong about being a foster parent, and with the way you talk i think the kid you'll adopt will be lucky. :)
@tink91879 (742)
• United States
14 May 11
Thank you very much. Im hoping this works out. I feel foster care is very important. There are many children in need of a loving and supportive home.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 May 11
One of my friends works as a foster carer. She cares for children and then they go off to be adopted. I wouldn't be able to do that sort of work because I would like the children to stay with me. So I would be keener to adopt rather than foster. One time my friend fostered two little girls and I really liked them. I missed them when they went off to their adoptive parents. My friend thinks it is very rewarding work and she likes doing it. She takes children of any ages from a baby to the teens. Sometimes she has a sibling group or three children that are not related. You should contact your local council to see how to become a foster carer. Good luck with this career plan. As a teacher I miss my children when they leave me and go up a class. I still get to see them around school but in the case of fostering a child goes away like gets adopted.
@redeemgurl (108)
• United States
14 May 11
I have never done foster care, but I plan to in my future. I admire the fact that you have the same passion to do foster care. There are so many kids out there that could use a good home, even if it is a temporary home. You could teach them so much and provide them so much love within the time you share with the foster children. I think it is a beautiful idea, and if this is something you have a heart for, you should go for it.
@ludyvel04 (311)
• Philippines
14 May 11
Well, its a great thing to be done. Giving children a chance to have another family is a big thing. They also want to love and to be love. So if you have this desire to be a foster parent, don't set aside it. Don't be afraid. For sure its an extraordinary feeling for you.
