Thanks for posting
I'm getting close to retirement but one Is as young as one feels, lol. Best days of my life were raising my 4 sons. I think about fistering kids. The negative stories keep me from doing it as I don't need another fight in my life. (I'm still recovering from husband's and son's death 4 years ago...thought we would enjoy twilight years together...so journey now is trying to see blessings and cherish unexpected moments.)
From what I've seen, foster/adoption is needed in every state. There are at least 4 different foster agencies in my town in addition to Child Services. In my state, you can foster full-time or part-time (known as respite care). That gives the full-timers a little break. I'd be happy to answer any questions if needed.
I don't think you'll have to fight. Quite the opposite in fact. I don't recommend calling your state agency (it took about a month for them to call back). You can do a web search for foster care agencies in your city or a FB search. Also check for CASAfor kids in your state and they might be able to get a list for you. Lastly, (not sure if you can access) AdoptUSkids.org. Narrow the search field by location only. look for the "contact us". That number will be the agency or they may have that on the main page.
Thanks for posting I'm getting close to retirement but one Is as young as one feels, lol. Best days of my life were raising my 4 sons. I think about fistering kids. The negative stories keep me from doing it as I don't need another fight in my life. (I'm still recovering from husband's and son's death 4 years ago...thought we would enjoy twilight years together...so journey now is trying to see blessings and cherish unexpected moments.)
From what I've seen, foster/adoption is needed in every state. There are at least 4 different foster agencies in my town in addition to Child Services. In my state, you can foster full-time or part-time (known as respite care). That gives the full-timers a little break. I'd be happy to answer any questions if needed.
What's the best way to get started then? Don't have the patience to 'fight' my way in and its not the failult if entry level gate keeper folks.
I don't think you'll have to fight. Quite the opposite in fact. I don't recommend calling your state agency (it took about a month for them to call back). You can do a web search for foster care agencies in your city or a FB search. Also check for CASAfor kids in your state and they might be able to get a list for you. Lastly, (not sure if you can access) AdoptUSkids.org. Narrow the search field by location only. look for the "contact us". That number will be the agency or they may have that on the main page.