Foster Parenting

[Bumble Bee]

I have come across some pretty rough cases during my year of teaching, and now I'm seriously considering becoming a foster parent someday.

Would you ever want to be a foster parent, and why/why not?

 

[KitKatMatt]

I had to choose "no", just because I know I wouldn't be able to mentally handle being around a child

I really, really, really have great respect for anyone who chooses the role of a foster parent, though. It's doing an amazing thing for others who need help and stability in their lives.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

I put no because it would not be feasible at this point.

 

[Bumble Bee]

But is it something you might think about later?

 

[Angeldove97]

Yes- hubby and I don't have kids yet but we both would like to be parents. We're too concerned right now that based on how we're living we can't afford to do that (have our own child). If it gets to the point that we are too "old" to have our own, I would definitely consider fostering children, especially if they are up for adoption at some point too.

I personally would want to have a foster child as young as possible but any child deserves a loving home. I've actually looked at the fostering database for my state and most of the children are older (nearly around 18 years old) and can have some extreme mental disabilities. I don't think I could foster a child that would need medical care 24/7 - I work a full-time job as a teacher- but my heart goes out to them.

 

[Bumble Bee]

I think I would like to foster kids around the age I teach, although I think the older ones need love too and wouldn't mind taking them in.

 

[gerbilwoman]

Yes, I have always wanted to adopt kids. I would likely start by fostering them, maybe I'll adopt one and foster others, or might just adopt more than one.

 

[Inkachu]

Yes, I would, because I have a big heart and a lot of love, patience, compassion, and empathy. I'd be thrilled to help a needy child someday. I don't think my husband would ever want to, though, so it probably won't happen.

 

[.chrys.]

I've spent my life fostering children in one fashion or another. I did vote NO in the poll, however, because I would not be willing to foster one in my home at this stage in our life. We currently have 3 children who we care for in our home 4 days a week (they do go "home" at night). I need the time to rest and refresh between "visits."

 

[Owlette]

I would think about it if I didn't get married until I was older or something. I'm not sure what the requirements are though.

 

[LilLamb219]

When considering becoming a foster parent, you should also keep in mind that you'll be dealing with the foster system as well as the parents of the child(ren). (Had a lot of friends go through this) This could be a wonderful experience or a disaster depending on your amount of patience.

I would have loved to have been a foster parent but my husband was not keen on the idea.

 

[sunshineforJesus]

I would love to some day.

 

[dogs4thewin]

NO. I do not like kids under about eight. For their safety and mine with some of my health issues. I could not properly care for them, need help caring for myself must less a child.

Even if none of that were true I still would not likely want to simply because it could be hard to let long-term placements go.

 

[mkladder90]

I could'nt right now, but I have great respect for people who do.

 

[country woman]

I was not a foster parent but I was raised in a foster home
I went in to foster care when I was 18 months old after being severally abused by my mother I suffered several broken bones and brain damage
My foster parents treated me like their own especially my dad
I stayed there all my life and very grateful
love you mom and dad