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4 y.o. Foster Child Violent, Won't Listen, Testing
My partner and I are foster parents who recently had a 4 year old placed who is giving us a serious run for our money. He..."
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- You are to be commended for taking on foster children who have had so much disruption and trauma in their lives. Obviously you understand the issues this child has. ...
- Wow.... I give you a lot of credit. The only thing I can say is that you can't allow his behavior to influence the younger child's (which it will unless he starts to ...
- Wow, this takes me back 5 years when my daughter first moved in with me. She was 5 1/2, taken into care at 4 and after a couple of foster homes, spent the 13 months pr...
Question About Preadoption Homestudy
I am a foster parent and we are currently doing the home study to adopt one of our kiddos. Since we already did the classes for foster care, our home study ...
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- Hello A.. I'm an adoption specialist so I can answer this question for you. You definitely need to have a home study done before you can qualify to adopt a child. I...
- You have gotten tons of great and accurate information about the home study process, so there's not much I can add. I do want to encourage you about adoption. As ano...
- I don't know about other states, but in Kansas you start by taking the PS-MAPP class for foster parents, and they will answer most of your questions. My husband and I...
Adoption Advice
We have seven biological children and have adopted three through the foster care system. We are foster parents. One of our adopted children was two and a ...
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- Just be prepared to possibly have some problems for awhile. A toddler may of been in afoster home or several, had issues with real parents and then been taken away etc...
- V., You have gotten many replies with good advice. I just wanted to add that we, too, are in the process of adopting a toddler, who is part of a sibling group t...
- try www.pathway.org that is the agency we are using to foster to adopt. They are great!
Questions About Adoption
MFCAA just started being able to license foster parents. The training is mostley free and during the evenings or Sat. Just a side note, I am currently ...
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- I am an adoptive mom, and can't say enough positive things about it. That being said, I must warn you that it is an emotional roller coaster ride to get to the goal l...
- Hi J., You said you were still open to thoughts so I just wanted to share with you that my parents were foster/adoptive parents and I have 7 younger adopted siblings...
- I dont know a lot about the process except it can take a very long time! I really just wanted to show my appreciation to you. So many children are in need of homes and...
Foster/Adoptive Mom Issues with Birth Mom
The idea of remaining a foster parent is not an option. If you have any clue about the foster system this is an infant and he is welcomed in a number of ...
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- No you are not being too harsh. You baby is lucky to have a mom that will protect him! Does your child have an Attorney Ad Leitem? Or even a GAL (Guardian ad Leitem...
- What a tough place for that little boy! So lucky he has you to step up and advocate for him! My oldest son (my step, that is) was raised primarily by his father from s...
- I disagree you should consider being a foster mother. My grandmother raised me from the time i was 5 because my mother left. She was my "legal guardian" but was adv...
Single Mom of One Wants More Children
How about being a foster parent? It could lead to adoption - maybe. There are a lot of children out there that need a home and need to feel loved. ...
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- Hello B.. How about being a foster parent? It could lead to adoption - maybe. There are a lot of children out there that need a home and need to feel loved. Most o...
- Dear B., You sound like a WONDERFUL woman and an AWESOME mother. I am a firm believer that a man does not necessarily mean a more satisfying, rewarding life. I'm ...
- I am a single(I do have a boyfriend but I have my own place and pay my own bills)mother of two one is 3 and the other is 17 months. (I don't get help from there fathe...
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) - Looking for Home Resources/any Help!
I am a foster parent and have done lots of 504s and other I5EPs a good resourse is a plase called CASE (COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION) there ...
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- I am a 5th grade teacher and honestly, I don't feel 504's truly help the student. I would speak to his resource teacher. They usually have tools and ideas that can h...
- I am a foster parent and have done lots of 504s and other I5EPs a good resourse is a plase called CASE (COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION) there phone number is...
- My son has APD and we did a therapy called Tomotis or Auditory Music Therapy. This seemed to help him quite a bit and other parents in his group were pleased as well w...
Christmas Presents for 12 Yr Old
I admire that you have taken the time to be a foster parent. It takes someone with a big heart and understanding. I hope this helps you a bit. Helpful? ...
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- Hi L., How about a Pet Shop Digital planner, there pretty cool, according to my 12 year old, she loves hers. They come in different colors too, the one we got her is ...
- I don't know about what you are looking to spend, but my 2 nieces love Nintendo DS handheld game system and are very into music. MP3 players can be pretty affordable, ...
- My heart goes out to that little girl. I was extremely introverted at that age. I talked, but not often. I spent a lot of time in my room...I had made it into my own l...
CPS Adoption Battle
As a foster parent, you have no rights. Your job is to provide a safe, nurturing environment. CPS is in charge of the case and they have laws and policies ...
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- P., I don't have any advice for you on this subject, but I just wanted to let you know that you are an amazing women. You are in my prayers that the adoption goes ...
- I know that CO and TX are different sates but My sister has a little boy in her home in CO now that CPS has been trying to return to his parents since Feb. No one els...
- Wow. I have been a foster mom for only 3 yers. Something I have learned is that CPS is pushing more and more for the kids to stay together NO matter what. I wanted to ...
One Child Family
I believe in miracles, adoption or foster parenting can be a real blessing. Foster parenting might allow you to be a stay at home Mama. ...
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- I don't know a lot about only children, I was raised with my sister and brother. However, my 3 cousins lived next door and we all (6 of us) say that we have 2 real si...
- Your daughter has cousins which makes a huge difference. I'm an only and didn't have any cousins until I was 12 (a little late). Encourage lots of interaction with t...
- Hi, I went through invetro and have a beautiful 4 year old boy. He will probably be our only child. We are lucky he has cousins his own age to play with. He soends the...
