I’m a mum or 3 girls (ages 5,8,10) and have worked in childcare my whole adult life.
I have always had this urge to look into being a foster carer
I keep trying to find reasons not to do it but something inside me just keep telling me to just do it. I’m very scared I’m going to fall in love with these kids and be made to give them back. But I know that’s just selfish Because they need to be loved and the best resolution is for them to reunited with their parents.
I have no idea where to start.
There is many different agency to go with.
So People who are foster carers. Please tell me the good, the bad and everything in between.
Foster carering in Sydney.
Foster carering in Sydney.
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My husband and I felt this way too. But the more we spoke with people who are foster parents, the more we decided we couldn't do it until our children were older teenagers at least. A lot of foster children come from very difficult situations and lash out. We attended education sessions and were asked to think about how we would keep our own children safe. They particularly emphasized risk of sexual abuse to our daughter. I think if you want this, consider what ages you are open to and how you will protect your children if the child you foster has demonstrated to face personally. I'm not saying don't do it, just that you should consider how you might mitigate certain risks. Our solution is to wait until our kids are older and less vulnerable. Your comfort may be different to ours.