Has your family ever taken in a foster child?

That's lovely.. Your parents has given you something that more than money could give.. Nice to meet the people like you...

Thanks very much! Nice compliments..

Wow, I can understand why they wouldn't do it with 6 kids already! My parents are pretty well off, but we know plenty of people who don't have much at all and still do it. You get a small stipend, plus you're guaranteed to have more than the kids had before! I will definately do it when I have my own family. It taught me a lot, as a child, about sacrifice and generosity. And providing and caring for those little children is so rewarding. Thanks for the response! +

thanks i feel the same way too. now she has added another family member as well.

Very, very kind and generous of your mother.

It's always good to see another foster family. What ages do you take in? My family is finally done with our trainings, so all we're waiting on is the home visit! But who knows how long that will take. :)

We started off with a 12 year old girl.. Had many children from then from 6 weeks to a 15 year old.. We adopted the 12 year old .. now 22. Also adopted 3 siblings .. So at moment have enough to handle.. Best of luck,it is very hard work but for the mending of a child that is very rewarding when they smile back at u or done something very positive. Love changes everything.

That's great that you passed on this kindness to your kids... I, too, want to foster children one day. For now, I'm happy to be with the kids that my parents take in.

Know anyone else who has?

What would it take to convince you to?

You get some money from the agency, but it really isn't enough since children are so expensive. If you can afford, it is definately worth it and good foster homes are needed right now. If the expenses are something you are worried about, you can tell the social worker, and see what she says. These foster kids have nothing, so you will have more than they are used to! Just call your local child placement agency and speak to the intake worker. To get a foster child, you have to go to trainings to get licensed. A social worker checks out your home to make sure it's safe to live in, and then you are eligible for placements! Thanks for the questions! Anything else I can answer? It's so worth it!

When you take in a foster child, you are just taking care of them while their families gets their stuff together. This can be from a few days to a few months. We had one little boy for a year, but that was very rare and was only the one time. It's sad when they leave, but not so bad, because you are expecting it from the beginning. You are more happy because you provided them with a safe home. It is worth it!! Contact your local children's agencies to talk to their intake worker if you are serious about it! Thanks for the questions!

I understand, it's a big decision.

That's so cool! The system needs so many families, but very few people are willing to do it.

Wow, that's really kind of you. Foster children deserve love and family, just like anyone else!