I have a family member that isn't taking care of her daughter, if the state were to put the children in foster care, would they be willing to let me keep one of the three children if I am single and working full-time? I know I could give the child the love and nourishment she needs, but I would be afraid of splitting the sisters up and there is no way I could not work to support us. Does the state help out if you foster a child? I am not dating anyone, nor am I married, so it would only be me taking care of her.
2006-09-11 17:02:30 · 7 answers · asked by royal_crown78 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It is probably different by state. I live in Georgia and they will split up kids if one of them has a chance to be placed with a family member. But they do not pay the family member to take care of the child. They do pay registered foster parents. Again, varies by state. Georgia only pays $12 a day. But to become a registered foster parent, you have to take this series of parenting class and fill out a bunch of paper work. They do take single people who work. I would research what the requirements are for being a foster parent in your state and then start trying to fill some of those requirements (prove drug free, proof of income, etc) and that will greatly increase your chance of being able to get one of the kids when they go into custody. They are very pro putting kids with family but they need to make sure that the family is capable too.
2006-09-11 17:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by scubadvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a foster parent of my boyfriend's brothers 2 kids. There is a 3rd child, but she lives with a different family
When a child is taken into foster care, priority is given to a family member or close friend. This is called "kinship." In NYS you have to give a variety of documents, undergo a series of classes, and make sure the kids continue to participate in the agency. They may need therapy, visits with the parents, ect... you need to be available to take them. They also come to your home once-four times a month depending on the severity of the childs behavior problems.
THe state does help out, and it depends again on the severity of the childs behavior problems. Although it does takes quite a while. I have had the kids for over 4 months, and still haven't received any assistance. The state does like to keep the family together, but may make an exception.
I hope this helps a little.. and good luck... its really not that easy.
2006-09-12 00:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by tonip1963 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the state pays foster parents. And if this is the case, and you are considering one of them, why not take all three? Social workers will go to great lengths to keep the children within the family before turning them over to court regulated foster homes. Once they enter the system, it's really hard to get them out, and even if you do, their experiences aren't usually ones they want to talk about.
2006-09-12 00:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really,though,the state would have to probably wait at least 3 months for decisions,then 3 more months, and so on(if they even find the piece of paper with your name on it,don't laugh or be disrespectful of my opinion just yet.) ,and so on.If you just want one child,ask to have her for a while..first.I know this is a brave thing you may have to do,but Foster care sucks.I was in it, My Sis was separated for quite a while.Love and nourishment? I doubt the kids will even want to eat,when the world they knew is broken up before their own eyes,and they are the victims,..after all is said and done.Who is being actually punished.Put yourself in their shoes? ...... Not possible ,is it?
I bravely took an advocacy course recently and sat in on a few sessions with the kids and parents,and all the other people involved,and realized things had not changed in 30 years.It was horrible,especially looking at it from my perspective..I did survive with no "behaviour" problems in foster care,just another stereo-typical innuendo I have had to face over the years,and I can't tell you how I ever thought things would have changed.The problem is communication,children's rights,etc.and I have a lot to do to help with this social crisis.
2006-09-12 00:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do get paid for being a foster parent. The state pays you good money. A friend of mine does it for a living and she is single. She takes care of three children and gets paid 625.00 a week to do so. What a wonderful thing you would be doing.
2006-09-12 00:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by laura_jean216 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that you would do a great job at being a parent. Realisticly the state is going to try to place them in a home all together bdfore they will split them up. I didnt say that to be discouraging in any way. It is tough to find a couple that is willing to take on 3 children at once. I wish you the very best!
2006-09-12 00:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by Brandy L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally folks who wish to become foster parents must attend a state mandated training class that will provide answers to all of your questions. Call your local county office for more direction.
Good luck. I had 2 foster kids for the past 8 years who recently got reunited with their birth mothers (same father). I am trying to get temporary foster/custody of my grandson.
2006-09-12 04:29:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋