This message was originally posted by
Lilli.
Dear Eirrac,
Whether to foster or not is a HUGE decision. I think the decision to foster is not just one persons decision but the whole family's decision. It should be something that both you and your husband agree on. The children also need to be aware of all of the changes that would take place. For example....are they up to sharing their mom and dad with another child??
Like stated in the previous post, only you and your family can decide if it is right for you. I remember when we were trying to make the decision whether or not to become foster parents I had someone ask me.......Will it bother you to have your family and home opened up to many outsiders??? What they meant by this I soon found out. Not only do you open you home up to the children but you have countless people added to the mix.....case managers, bio parents, foster care review boards, therapists, CTA's, pyschologists just to name a few.
I know personally after fostering for over three years I can honestly say it has been the most rewarding thing my family has ever decided to do. Even with all the chaos that it brings to our daily lives.....we wouldn't change it for anything. Every night when I tuck them all into bed.....I thank God for the day He'd given me.
I wish you the best of luck!!