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Foster parenting can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it is also plagued by questions and doubts. What goes into being a foster parent? How do you take care of your child? Where will this process lead? Here is information to help.
Do You Have What It Takes?
The legal requirements for foster parenthood vary by state and situation, but there are some basic guidelines. Remember that becoming a foster parent means putting yourself under government supervision -- you will be investigated before and during the process, sometimes with little notice. Make sure your home is clean, safe and stable to help your potential child thrive.
The resources for raising a foster child are the same as with any other. For example, space --- a free bedroom would be ideal. You also need enough money to pay for the child's needs. This is not to say that you will necessarily be denied if you plan to have more than one child share a room, or if your financial situation is less than perfect. (For example, foster parents usually get monetary aid from the government.)
Your Foster Child and You
Of course, the most important thing you need is a willingness to be a parent for this child. This can be difficult, because every child is different, and you may not know yours before (s)he arrives. Not every foster family works out, but you must go in with a resolution to put this child and his/her needs first and show them acceptance.
Foster children are in a period of transition. They may have had some crisis (such as abuse or parental death) that makes them act out, have difficulty trusting you, etc. They may or may not eventually return to their biological parent(s). Go into the process recognizing these sorts of difficulties, for you and the child.
Long-Term Planning
If the child is not returned to his/her biological parents then the state's goal is adoption as soon as possible. Are you prepared to make this arrangement permanent? You may not know until you have spent time with your child, but decide as early as possible. Know that there is a chance of separation, but prepare to make the most of whatever time you have.
What else can I help you with?
What happens to a foster child if the foster child's foster parents die?
they get taken to another foster home.
What happens to a foster child when the foster child's foster parents die?
they get taken to another foster home.
Can you put the word foster in a sentence?
"My husband and I foster children.""They took care of a foster child.""As a child, she had a foster brother."
What is the Scottish Gaelic for foster child?
Dalta is the word for foster child.
What is the nam of hitleys foster child?
Hitler never had a foster child.
What actors and actresses appeared in Foster Child - 1987?
The cast of Foster Child - 1987 includes: Gil Cardinal as Himself (foster child)
Whats the name of Hitlers foster child?
Hitler never had a foster child although that was his dream but he never got a foster child ppl say that he had a foster child but some of as are not really sure.This a real fact that ppl said to me "he did have a foster child called Wendy but as i said ppl are not really sure.
Can a foster child get an estate after their foster parents die?
A foster child have no birth right after their foster parents so it's only if they are mentioned in the will.
Is the money for the foster parents or the child in foster care?
The money is to cover the expenses for the child but it's the foster parents that manage the money.
What is a Foster Child place is called?
A foster home.
Who is the foster child of Hitler?
never had a child
Can foster care reimbursement be garnished?
No, that is not an income or salary. That is like child support for the foster child and should cover the expenses for that child.
