i am interested in becoming a foster parent. i live in michigan. i wanted to find out how much they pay you to do that and some other information about it. does anyone know where i can get this info? also is anyone been one or anyone that is one? if so what are your comments on it?
2006-12-07 13:24:52 · 12 answers · asked by Jessica L 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I don't know how they do it in Michigan.. I just really want to say that I think it's a fantastic idea.. foster kids are the ones that really need the help. Good luck!
2006-12-07 13:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Paige 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foster parenting is NOT about the money, that's for sure. You get subsidized enough to cover the child(ren)'s expenses but nothing more. The biggest problems involve your ability to love a child that is not your own and may have BIG problems (like abuse, or being in a drug/alcohol/violent environment), the confusion of the child and their ability to understand your rules, the limitations you have in discipline, and the seperation anxiety that they will have in coming to live with you and when you have to let them go as well. You need to be VERY involved in their rights and question EVERY decision that is made by CPS or Social Services if you think it is NOT in the best interest of the child or your family. CPS/Social Services is NOT god regardless of what they think and only you know what is REALLY happening in the life of the child. If the child is allowed visitations by the parents/relatives make sure you know WHO is allowed and for how long.
The pluses:
giving a child the love they need (usually desperately)
having a POSITIVE effect on their life.
and. . . sometimes being able to have them for family for life (my first foster daughter who came to us at 13 yo is now 40 with her own child and still calls us Mom and Dad. . . she did not call her own parents that. . . we now have a "foster" granddaughter).
The negatives:
the hurt you see and find in the child
the possible disruptive behavior the child will bring into the house and affect your own biological children
the MAJOR attention you must give them
seeing them go at the end of placement.
If you can live with all that and love the foster child(ren). . . go for it. It is very rewarding work.
2006-12-07 13:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by snddupree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may well be dazzling, whether it would additionally be a extensive accountability on your moms and dads. we've been foster moms and dads, and that's beautiful while a very good newborn or babies are placed on your place, yet you are going to be able to additionally get youngsters who're not so superb - possibly youngsters who steal your stuff, or have extreme emotional issues. there is likewise a brilliant number of coaching to pass by using, it could take months of instructions and in-domicile learn, and you won't understand this, yet right here the place we are residing, if a foster newborn makes an accusation of abuse against your moms and dads - you should be removed from the domicile, and placed in foster care your self! Like I mentioned, that's a extensive accountability on your moms and dads. Plus, they have raised your brother for terribly almost 18 years, and you for 14 years - possibly they are waiting to basically have one newborn at domicile, and once you pass away they could relish something!
2016-10-17 23:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the official site for the Department of Human Services for the State of Michigan, where you can find out about the requirements to become a foster parent in Michigan:
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5452_7117---,00.html
You can call your local DHS office to find out about remuneration. You will find the county office information at this site:
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5461---,00.html
You will be doing a wonderful service by becoming a foster parent.
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2006-12-07 13:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by Serendipity 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Aunt Barbara Use to Do Foster Care and she says it was head to watch the Children go away but she knew what they where going to good homes and that she was doing Gods work. I think you should do Foster Care because Babies and Children need homes too. Someday if you want and have the money to do so you may want to Adopt a Child or two.
2006-12-07 13:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a foster carer in Australia and I say go for it. The joy you get from it is a blessing. I have had over 30 children in my care ( not all at once lol). It can be hard but rewarding. All I can say again is go for it. You won't regret it.
2006-12-07 14:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not become a foster parent.You are questioning money.these kids needs a loving home and not a roof over their head as long as the check is coming in.I was in foster care.I was in quite a few.Im thankful for the 1 home that took me in and loved me and kept in touch with me even after I moved back with my mom.We kept contact through out my adult life.It was my stupidity why we are no longer in contact.The other foster home I was in was in it just for the money.I was not loved.they was always on the phone asking where their check and clothing vouchers was for me.I hated being there.I was just a paycheck for them.Please dont make any kid feel like I did in foster care.
2006-12-07 13:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes if your up to it.
My parents did it and well we had some pretty weird kids.
And the county didnt help us that much so it was really stupid
2006-12-07 13:27:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have worked for nine years in orphanges in romania and also helped many kids with problems in families.it is no easy job.do not do it for the money but if you do you will need the money.
2006-12-07 20:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by stefan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its about 200 dollers and they do background checks and all kinds of stuff but good luck
2006-12-07 13:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋