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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