[Emmesmom]

Longingforadaughter, I can relate. I am 51, single and in the foster to adopt program. I had a baby for 6 months and it was difficult but we both benefited from the experience. I was devastated when she was reunited, but I know her mom loves her and that is where she was meant to be. I too work in the field and see the trauma that impacts these kids. Flash forward to today, and I get a call that a 6 year old may come to me on Monday. I am scared and excited at the same time. She has seen far to much for a 6 year old girl and takes medication for ADHD. I'm worried that I might not be prepared to support her needs, yet feel excited that I might be able to make a difference. I need some information on how to help her adjust next week if she is upset that she had to be placed. She is with her step mom, who is divorcing her BF who is in jail and who is relocating to NY and not taking her with her. This poor littile girl. Any help from those who have done this is appreciated.