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Contemplating Becoming a Foster Parent.... Any Thoughts?
Asked by K.J. from New York
on November 28, 2006
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I am a single mother of 3, 2 girls ages 11 & 9 and a son age 7. I work full time. I know I am probably crazy, but I am considering going through the process to become...
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- As far as i know they don't let single parents become foster parents.Me well i think they sometimes can put kids in care without there being a good reason. I should kn...
- K., You seem like you know what you want and if this is what you want to do then go for it! You don't have anyone holding you back or trying to sway your decisions. T...
- First of all, standing ovation to you for accomplishing what you have in your life! You took lemons and turned them into lemonaide! If only so many others could lear...
Legal Advise for Foster Parents
Asked by L.R. from Boca Raton
on April 1, 2008
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I am a Foster Parent and have had my foster child for almost 2 years. Do I have any legal rights as a foster parent?
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- I am a foster parent aS well. Are you working with an organization? We are working with Jafco in South Florida. They will answer any questions you might have.
- Since I am not a lawyer, I can't give legal advice, though I work for one, in the field of family law. It is my understanding that there is a case worker, with DCF, t...
- One place I know where you can get some information is from Heritage Family Preservation Center, Orlando, FL. You do have some legal rights, check your state. The we...
Power of Attorney
Asked by N.O. from Minneapolis
on February 29, 2008
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I am a foster mom of a female and am having a problem w/ her school/work program. Her bio mom lives in California and I want to get some type of power of attorney so t...
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- Talk to the county agency that is handling her case. Ask if they would be willing to grant you limited guardianship. This would allow you to sign papers for school, ...
- You can have the same attorney who did your POA do a academic release and have the bio mother sign it....it should state that the school should talk to you about any s...
- Hi N., I'm a special ed teacher. Given that your foster daughter has medical needs, I'm going to make an assumption that she already has an IEP (Individualized Educa...
I Need to Help a Friend with Out of Control Foster Children...
Asked by T.W. from Boise
on April 4, 2008
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My friend is a single woman with no children. She decided to become a foster mom and my husband and I met her in the foster parenting classes. Since then she has been ...
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- find out their history, why they became foster kids, and work with that info meaning if their parents were abusive, try to find ways that will help them see better exa...
- wow... this is a hard one. mainly because it could be physical or psychological that they behave this way. They may just need time to adjust. I was reading in a parent...
- God bless you and all people who foster children. I can only pray that your friend can work this out. I am one of three sisters were experienced foster homes. Aband...
Need Some Advice
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on December 1, 2008
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Hi everyone I am a foster mother of a 12 year old girl. She has been traumatized and abused by her biological parents and in other foster homes and now she does not ta...
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- Good for you. That makes me sad. 12 is a crucial age. Im sure she is feeling worse due to the holidays. If you attend church my suggestions is get her into groups. Als...
- To expand on the idea about art, choose a program that emphasises her own expression and creation, rather than "how to draw." You'll find classes through many parks n'...
- L. where are you located? Horses are very theraputic. Maybe you can take her to horses just to hang out with other girls her age or to even ride them.I have horses and...
Some Fostering Advice
Asked by L.R. from Fresno
on April 19, 2007
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OK, I submitted my question last Friday & no one has responded with any words of wisdom. Maybe I was too wordy?
Please anyone whith fostering experience or who has f...
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- L., Well I have never fostered children before, but I have tutor one high schooler and I have taken a class on it when I was in college. It definatly will be diffic...
- I havent fostered, and maybe thats why no one responded, honestly I didnt even see the original post..I'm sorry. What kind of advice do you need? We have friends ...
- I lived with my Mother in law for a few monthes when I was pregnant with my son. She does foster care and has done it for about 6 years. At the time she had a set of b...
Foster Parenting Advice
Asked by J.S. from Milwaukee
on June 29, 2009
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HI, I was wondering if anyone has done foster parenting? I am a stay at home mom and love taking care of children. I would love to be able to help a child in need, b...
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- Hi J. You need to get in touch with some one from social service and they can help you with your questions . I myself have thought about it but you have to be in it...
- Hi J.~ We've been foster parents in Dakota County for over 10 years. You are compensated at a daily rate based on the age and the circumstances(difficulty level) of ...
- I'm not sure about the financial end of things, but when I was young my parents took in several foster children (I think around 6 -- all babies and one at a time). Fr...
12 Yr Old and Cell Phone
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on February 23, 2009
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I am a foster mother to a 12 yr old girl and she is having a fit to have a cell phone. She says all of her friends have cell phones and she wants one also. I wanted to...
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- I have a 12 year old son and I tell him NO - he doesn't need a phone of his own. He doesn't need the distraction and I don't need the expense. The land line at home is...
- I would only get a cell phone for a 12 year old if she was willing to follow some strict rules about its use. There is more and more information (even in the pro "buy...
- You've gotten a lot of great advice - the best I think is not to be afraid to tell her no. So I won't duplicate what's already been said. The only additional advice ...
Preemie
Asked by J.J. from Albuquerque
on June 3, 2008
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I am about to take home a preemie and concerned about what I need to have. Anyone who had a preemie, was there anythng particular you had?
I will be adopting but h...
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- hi! my son was a preemie - he was 8 weeks early. he is now 20 months old. congratulations on your new baby's home-coming! i would say --- lots of love and patience...
- My 2.5 year old was a preemie (and very low birthweight (2 lb 11 oz)). We adopted him and he came home from the hospital when he was 5 weeks. The things that we real...
- I had preemie twins, born at 34 weeks. One of my girls was on oxygen for 7 weeks, mainly because we live at 6,000 ft. The thing to remember is that preemies are just l...
