[KelleyF]

Originally Posted by hkolln

I'm sorry I have to respond to this. I don't think becoming a foster parent to build your family is a good plan. It's not always that the kids stay with you as there is RU with bparents or relatives first. Nobody should become a foster parent to grow their family or they will get their hearts very hurt!

I disagree with the statement about not being a good idea to build your family through the foster care system. I don't see anything wrong with it because even though it can be heartbreaking at times, every foster parent knows the risks and are willing to accept them. Many people become foster parents hoping to eventually adopt.