I would love to foster children soon. I actually would love to be able to take children under 2 only, but I don't know if you can do that? Does anyone know?
2006-12-02 15:38:02 · 5 answers · asked by twopeas03 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
My mom was a foster parent for five years and I grew up with several foster siblings. I do think that your fears that they will harm your children behaviorally are legitimate. Generally I have found that the older your children are, the better off they will be. Also, they will be less likely the older they are to pick up bad habits from foster children.
You should be able to pick the ages of children you would like to take. My mom, for instance, only took girls under age 12.
And, in general, I would strongly reccomend you become a foster parent. I intend to become one myself because I grew up with my mother positively impacting these girls who had had no previous role model for how to live a productive life. I know how much a loving home can change a child... in fact, one of my best friends today was one of my foster sisters.
Good luck!
2006-12-02 15:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by queeney_frostiney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've worked with some foster children who do harm other kids. Most don't but some do. Depending on the social services or foster care agency you work with, you may have little access to adequate information about that particular child's history.
Older kids usually have the hardest time finding a placement. Most kids though, I really believe just want a stable environment where they can feel safe and accepted.
2006-12-02 23:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by kvcar2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know my neighbor was a foster parent to infants and babies only. You should ask Social Services for more information. I think they have informational sessions for families who are considering becoming foster families. I am sure they must address the issue of how it may impact your children and their homelife.
2006-12-02 23:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a fostering couple, and they take what they are given by the social worker, most of their kids have had psychological problems, I don't want to put you off, but talk to the social worker!
2006-12-02 23:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the foster child can get along with ur own child then it would be fun as a family
but if they cant get along i wont want to put them together because i know they dislike each other and harm will come their way
2006-12-02 23:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by starapproximate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋