[Kay-Ray1]

I'm just now taking classes and I'd love to have a pal that has experence in foster care. My email is lokstasgirl69@yahoo.com

[LdyK513]

Hi! My name is Kim & my husband & I completed the classes here in NJ & rec'd our license in November. We've had many calls but has our first placement January 5th. Yesterday we learned she was going home to an aunt. It's been very rough. We have no children of our own and have become very attached. It's not an easy task to take on, and you'll survive. It's just a little rough. Ive been told as time goes on, it gets easier to be a foster parent. A friend of mine from the class went through the same thing and sent me a poem she found on this sight. It hits home....

Just a Foster Mom
Just a foster mom they say
You shouldn't have feelings either way

Take a baby when we call
Love completely without any walls
Care like he was your own
Nurture, Protect, Affection is sown
Sleepless nights just up walking
Rocking baby to sleep with quiet talking
Fall in love, completely accept
Love every moment, every step
A call comes, the dream is over
Your precious baby is going to another

Feel no emotions, just pack his things
Quickly fading is the song your heart sings
Away he goes - you'll never know
Your life hits a new low
Sign up again they say

We'll break your heart again another day
Just a foster mom.

by Andrea Stasyszen 6/27/04

Best of luck and please write if you have any questions. E-mail: LdyK513@lycos.com