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Hello, all. This is my first post. I just joined. I am a single, 28-year old woman who is considering becoming a foster parent. I am financially, emotionally, physically and mentally stable, well-educated, accomplished and settled. I've worked with children of all ages my entire life (care-giver, coach, teacher, mentor, tutor, counselor). I would like to open my home to a child, under the age of 6 (or under the age of two, depending on if I move to a 1 or 2 bedroom apt this summer), as a place of temporary respite, care, love, safety and support. I am not currently looking to adopt.
There are those who would to discourage me from taking up this endeavor as single-parenting can be a major hindrance to the dating/courting/marriage process (Yes, I would eventually like to get married; I am not currently in a relationship). While I acknowledge that it definitely be a major shift, I also believe I have a great support system.
I would like to hear from anyone who give me insight on the realities of foster-parenting and especially anyone who has done single-foster parenting. What do you all think about my situation? If I were a close friend, daughter or cousin, what would your advice to me be?
Thank you in advance for your input.
There are those who would to discourage me from taking up this endeavor as single-parenting can be a major hindrance to the dating/courting/marriage process (Yes, I would eventually like to get married; I am not currently in a relationship). While I acknowledge that it definitely be a major shift, I also believe I have a great support system.
I would like to hear from anyone who give me insight on the realities of foster-parenting and especially anyone who has done single-foster parenting. What do you all think about my situation? If I were a close friend, daughter or cousin, what would your advice to me be?
Thank you in advance for your input.