[sciencemom]

We started fostering at 21 and 27. It has been a learning experience for sure, and maturity is a big part of making things easier, but I also think it is really individual, and not so much about "age" but where you are in life, and in your relationship. Becoming a FP will really test your committment to each other, and if there are any fractions in your own well-being, it will become greatly emphasized. I think the idea of taking it slowly, taking a child that is not incredibly high-needs to start, maybe trying shorter term placement, or respite care is a good way to start. We began making a commitment to one child who we knew would be going home...it was really hard, and when he left we had to regroup before taking our second placement.
I guess my advice will be not to push too much, both parties need to be ready, or you will already be off to a "bad" start.
I think it is great to be a "young" foster parent!
~M