Being A Foster Parent

There are many reasons and circumstances that make it difficult for biological families to meet the needs of their children which include poverty substance abuse mental illness homelessness loss of a job or lack of support from extended family and community.

Being a foster parent. Foster parents provide temporary homes for children until they can be reunited with their families or if that is not possible adopted. Part of being a foster parent is helping a child grieve their losses in a healthy way and to teach and model effective coping strategies. A foster parent works with a team which includes the child the childs family the foster care agency and the family court. Becoming a foster parent foster care is a protective service to children and their families when families can no longer care for their children.

Some foster parents become adoptive parents. Become a foster or adoptive parent. This will be one of the most rewarding and loving experiences you will ever have. Be a foster parent foster families provide a home for children who have been abandoned neglected or abused and who temporarily are not able to live at home.

Many foster parenting classes are so aware that there is no amount of training short of a masters in social work that can prepare you for the millions of challenges youre about to face so they. Generally our most successful foster parents are open minded dependable patient and willing to learn new parenting styles for children with different needs. Know that you may not be able to complete a foster care adoption of the child you are fostering. Having a flexible schedule being tolerant of change and demonstrating the ability to follow our guidelines are all important qualities for success.

Being a foster parent has its challenges and we promise we will be here every step of the way to support you and your new family member.