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I too would ask them what hands on experience they have with foster children are, typically the answer will be none other than what they heard through a friend of a friend who know's someone who's cousin did this or that. It's ridiculous. I did get your crazy from my husband's side of the family but they didn't say anything else than that. When we had our previous 7 yr old, my FIL did say that he was trouble and would cause major problems in our house with false allegations etc. That was the only time something was said. Other than that his family thinks were nuts, but does love on all the kids regardless of anything.
My Mom and family were fully supportive of us and thought it was great. My Mom loves all my kids so, I say follow YOUR heart and not the thought of others.
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2 boys
 
Bio Mom to:
Mr. Don Juan - The Ladies Man
Foster Mom:
Mr. Baby Don King - placed 8/08 - R/U
Former Foster Mom and Dad to:
Mr. Investigator - 8/07-5/08 - Moved to therapeutic (Miss him greatly)
Mr. Home Run Hitter - 5/08 - Moved to relative
Ms. Puff-Balls - 5/08 - Moved to relative
Ms. Pumkin - 6/08 - Back to Dad
Mr. El Gato - placed 6/08-7/08 - To a not so good choice non-relative
Ms. Beautiful Angel - 8/08 - Home, Came back into care 10/08, Went to another foster home.
Mr. Baby Stewie - 07/08 - 8/08 - Went back Home
Mr. Peabody - 10/08 - 12/08 - Disrupted - Went back to previous FP for adoption
Mr. Touchy - placed 8/07-02/09 - Had moved to another FH, because of my personal issues  , hoping that one day I can get him back. I love him, more than I have words...
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