Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Getting Started in Foster Parenting

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After years of considering it, we are finally taking the plunge.  We are going to apply to be foster parents. We have attended the initial orientation (again) and have almost finished filling out all of the initial paperwork.  Here are a few of our scattered reflections and reactions thus far:


For all the effort to emphasize that being a Foster Resource Family is not a job, they sure make the application process feel like applying for one.

As a conservative family who feels that government should stay in its limited place, the process does feel a little invasive, but then, we understand that the state has responsibility for the protection of these children.

We are not looking forward to relocating or "locking up" our kitchen knives.  We like our knife block just where it is!


Having someone come to "inspect" your home is a little nerve racking.  This will push us to do a "down deep" Spring housecleaning and finally fix the hole in the carpet that the puppy made when we accidentally closed her up in the bedroom for the day.

We are excited.  We have been continually haunted by the desire to do this, and are glad to be finally embarking on the journey.  I will be sharing the ups, downs, and realities of the process here, if you wish to come along for the ride.

Blessings!
~Michelle

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5 comments:

  1. Praying for your family! I don't know many foster families but I do know families that adopted several children and the process is so lengthy! God bless the work you are doing :)

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  2. We are former foster parents, so I know some of what you are going through. I will pray for you and your husband that this is a very enriching experience for all involved. Congrats, Michelle, and I will be interested in the latest fostering epiphanies and fun details you may share with us!

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  3. we have two adopted two year olds and will be embarking on this same journey later this year!!!!!!! Our oldest is 12, and after 12 miscarriages, we adopted our twin daughters, and now want to see this big old house filled with children who need a forever family! Thanks so much for sharing! I have posted a lot about our adoption process over on my blog--I would love to link up with you sometime! Many MANY blessings you to on this journey!!! What ages/gender are you looking at?
    ~Heather @www.thewelcominghouse.blogspot.com

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  4. So excited that you are not letting all the "annoying" parts of the process stop you! Blessings are you move forward!!!

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  5. Your family is one of many that seems to have been "stirred" to action on behalf of children. May you be blessed as you embark on this bumpy, but God-filled endeavor!

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