i was thinking of becoming a foster parent. my daughter moved out and i'm getting the empty nest syndrome. but i'd have to give up my job. how much will i make?
2006-11-14 06:40:36 · 10 answers · asked by stacy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I'm a foster care licenser, and I have to tell you, when people ask me that question I have serious reservations about them...I won't license them if I think that is the motive.
Let me tell you this, not enough to make it worth your while. Foster care children are demanding and have many needs, if you are doing it for any other reason (especially money) than providing for a child in need, you won't make it.
Also, you would not have to give up your job, almost all of my foster parents work.
Additionally, in my state you have to prove adequate income to care for your needs and you are not allowed to consider the foster care payments, because that money is for the child. If you quit the job, you will not have that.
In Michigan, the rate for a general child 0-13 is like $12 a day, it goes up with need levels in increments of $5. If a child is 13-17, it is a base of $15.
I really don't think you should do this if your purposes is to fill your empty nest and make money. You should go to a training and be sure this is something you are deeply committed to. These children have been exploited enough.
2006-11-14 07:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by jm1970 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fostering children is not an income earning opportunity! Taking in a child to meet your emotional needs is also the WRONG approach! This is going to sound harsh, but it does not sound like you need to be fostering any children because it you are only thinking of yourself and how you will benefit.
Foster parents are given money to help raise the child, but it is not enough to make a profit. Many foster parents spend their own money to help support and raise these unfortunate children.
Before you go and committ to anything, think long and hard about what you are doing. Do you TRULY want to help a child, or is it for your own emotional benefit?
If you have to give up your only source of income to raise another child, and are looking to use their money as your own, you are NOT in a good situation. DO NOT DO THIS.
2006-11-14 06:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Sativa 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
first off....you don't make money being a foster parent. Sure the state pays you...but its only enough to cover housing,food and some clothing for that child.You shouldn't be a foster parent for the money....you should do it to help a child. I know...I too am a foster parent.And its NOT all that easy.They will give you difficult children too deal with, and its not a great source of income.
2006-11-14 06:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by April B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are doing it to make money, then stop right there. Unless you are doing this to help a child in need then keep the job you have now and find another hobby. Fostering takes a very caring and loving person, and money should not be an issue to you on whether or not you are willing to open your home to a child(ren).
2006-11-14 06:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you'll be able to desire to first instruct you're financially sturdy to help foster babies *with out the subsidy*. despite the fact that, whether you end your job you may qualify. you do not could desire to be wealthy to be a sturdy foster parent. consistent with possibility you may start up the approach. in the 1st few steps you have conferences and instructions the place issues like economic regulations are reported. i'm uncertain what PA's subsidy is; despite the fact that, in my state it is definitely not sufficient to financially look after a newborn. In SC you get a quarterly subsidy for outfits besides as a month-to-month subsidy for the foster newborn. This enables offset expenses of foodstuff, events, instructions, etc., despite the fact that it is not even one million/2 of what maximum families could spend on their babies.
2016-10-17 06:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I'm applying for a food service job at my local hospital and one question is What our your long-term occupational goals?? now how do you answer this. I want to find a job and stay. I'm 39 and my husbands health is not that great. I need to start thinking about my future. Thanks, stacy"
I call bullshit, even if you had your child at 21 or earlier, chances are they aren't out of the nest quite yet. Based on your other questions, you're either full of it or are one really lost 39 year old.
2006-11-14 07:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you have to give up your job? I have foster children in my house and I / hubby work full time! And if your in it for the money...we get a whole whopping 200 bucks a month reimburstment...that's it!~ Doesn't nearly cover the expenses, but it's so worth it!
2006-11-14 09:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you have to give up your job? Please don't be a foster parent for the income (which, by the way wouldn't even cover your rent). I have seen this happen many times and it is very sad...
2006-11-14 07:40:43 · answer #8 · answered by Diamonds_4Ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not even close to enough to quit a job its barely 500 a month
2006-11-14 06:51:15 · answer #9 · answered by mary3127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how much you would make but you should think more about helping out children and not how much you would make.
2006-11-14 06:44:04 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica S 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋