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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...
Foster Parenting
Asked by B.B. from Portland
on May 12, 2009
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My husband and I are working on getting licensed for foster care and have a list of items we need to have on hand for our home study. I am hoping you other seasoned fo...
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- We are former foster parents. We had three biological children (ages 8 months through 7 years) when we decided to be a temporary receiving foster home. We ended up a...
- GOOD FOR YOU! I have worked in the system, and it is so hard to find enough good loving homes for these damaged kids! It can be difficult, these kids have been to he...
- Marda speaks from experience. The hardest part of foster parenting is emotional, not material. It's a brave and loving thing to take in a child who may well be physica...
Is Anyone a Foster Parent? I'm Considering it...any Advise?
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on May 21, 2007
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Im considering getting a license to become a foster parent, but I'm not really informed about how the system works completely, someone from DCFS will be by to give us ...
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- Hello, I am not a foster parent but I was a foster child. And I temporarily had to place my kids in fostercare, about six years ago. I have all my children living with...
- I am a foster parent, however I have not had any kids in my house for a few years now. Since my son was born he takes up too much time with his special needs. Fos...
- Hi M.! First, it's woderful to hear someone who cares ask about becoming a foster parent. I don't foster myself, but I've sorked in child welfare in Chicago for...
I Need Help with a Tactiley Defensive 22 Month Old.
Asked by A.O. from San Francisco
on September 27, 2008
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My husband and I are foster parents who had a boy placed with us in May. He is tactiley defensive, and we are seeing all the proper therapists to help him. We could ...
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- Just glancing through, I see you have a bunch of people with great ideas. I'd just say that whatever food you want to give him, try out several ways of making it smal...
- A., Hello! Does your son's therapy porgram include feeding therapy? Not all therapy includes addressing feeding issues. Children's hospital in Oakland has a specifi...
- Have you noticed that he likes foods of certain temperatures? Does he really like (or dislike) hot foods or cold foods? That can be part of the tactiley defensive is...
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...
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...
Foster Parents
Asked by A.V. from Kansas City
on January 20, 2009
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Quick question- My friends sister in-law is a foster parent, which I think is wonderful, but my friend says her sister in-law is doing it just for the money. Does any...
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- From the DFS website. Notice number nine, 48.00 a day, that would be 1424.00 a month. Standard Payment Rate for Foster Family Alternative Care Type of Expenditur...
- We get about $590 a month for my foster son, which is not quite enough to cover his expenses. I suppose you could theoretically make money off of the foster care syst...
- I don't know exactly, but I DOUBT it covers all of the child's expenses. I think it's just meant to be a supplement.
Foster Couple in Need of Baby "Stuff"
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on April 8, 2006
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A christian couple that we have been close friends with for some time now have been trying to have a baby for 10 years and now are going to be a "foster-to-adopt" fami...
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- We are cleaning out stuff that our baby has outgrown, we have toys, a swing, and lots of clothes for 0-12 mos. I also have a baby tub, a moses basket and some miscella...
- I have a bassinet (blue and green pattern) and a safety first diaper pail (with 2 refills) that I'd love to give them if y'all haven't gotten those already. How wonde...
- A., My sister had a foster-adoptive home for years. She now has two beautiful adopted children 92 and 4 years). She also lives in Little Elm and I am sure she wou...
Foster Parenting
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on August 16, 2006
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My husband and I were considering becoming foster parents when our youngest gets a little bit older. Probably once he starts school. But we don't know where to start...
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- Dear N.: My husband and I have been foster parents and it is a rewarding experience although it can be difficult emotionally. We did not have children of our own (...
- I have a friend that was a foster parent for 5 years she knows all about it and can tell you all the ins and outs. Email her at ____@____.com would love to answer any...
- Hi Niki, You might call Southmont Baptist church in Denton, I went to a group that met there last year. You can also call the Health and Human Services office in Den...
