I am wondering YOUR opinion in foster parent's??
Also my husband and I are interested in becoming foster parent's, what procedures will we have to go thru and is it a hard process? I am really looking forward to helping children in need while also starting my own family :)
I OWN a nice 3 bedroom house and have a nice fenced in back yard in case those are required. Thanks for any advice, etc... I receive!!
2007-03-23 19:15:55 · 5 answers · asked by babyN 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i love being a foster parent
i only get teens though
you call cps and set up a time to be interviewed and do the paper work it isn't as hard as most people think it is
2007-03-23 20:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by debrasearch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The process varies by location. You need to call your local children's services office. There's a real shortage of foster parents and many counties have presentations to recruit foster parents. You'll go through a police check first thing. Once you're cleared, most places have a workshop and orientations but it varies soooo much... it's hard to know what they do in your area.
Try to talk to people who are fostering in your area. Some agencies are very supportive and honest with the foster parents and others are not. It helps to know what the agency is going to be like when you work with them.
Good luck. This is an area of desperate need. There are so many children who need care, mainly due to drug use by their parents.
2007-03-23 19:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by Annie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a fosterparent is a rewarding experience. Unfortunately, there are some bad people that can scam the system to become a fosterparent. It is a wonderful thing that you are thinking of opening your home and your heart to children. The process isn't too hard. There are training classes you need to go through. There's paperwork, some people might say there is alot but it isn't too bad! You need alot of patience for the process to become a fosterparent. Sometimes it is rough being a fosterparent to these children but you will be amazed at the good that comes of them being in your home and being loved by someone! Good Luck!
2007-03-24 17:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by tgross65 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Advice is to Stay away from becoming Foster Parents .
Please take a Look at this >>>
http://cps-victims.wetpaint.com
Still want to be Foster Parents.
2007-03-24 12:10:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is extremely trying and difficult, but also very rewarding if you're up to it. start by contacting your local HHS office for specifics, procedures, classes, et cetera.
good luck and best wishes to you...
2007-03-23 19:21:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋