Hi,
I hope no one minds me jumping in and asking these questions. My DH and I are looking into becoming Foster Parents. We are actually having the home study soon and are taking the classes.
We are interested in taking in babies. We have 2 of our own children, ages 4 and 2.
I think my only hesitation now is what effect will fostering babies have on my own children? I am worried that they (my 2 children) will suffer a great loss if and when the baby/toddler leaves our home. I know I will be upset, but I am willing to accept that for myself.
I am hoping to get some of your opinions. How have your young children dealt with the loss and seperation of foster children. (either by reunification or adoption?)
If you could do it over again, would you have waited until your own children were older?
Thanks in advance!
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Karen in New Jersey