This message was originally posted by
jodyk2.
As the others said, only you and your family can decide what's right for you. But keep in mind that during the home study, they will interview everyone in your household and ask them how they feel about fostering. And, it does put a strain on your lifestyle, so if you're already in a stressful situation, fostering will only add to it. (I'm a single foster mom, so I didn't have to consider anyone else's opinion except mine. Still, I did ask my family to make sure that they would be supportive.)
I guess if I HAD to advise you one way or the other, I'd suggest that you wait until your life is more settled and you're sure it's what you want & that it's right for your family. In the meantime, perhaps you can do respite care.