[Sabra]

Hello Everyone:

This is a new forum for all parents that are fostering a child in the state of Maine or would like to. If you have fostered a child in the past in the state of Maine and would like to encourage foster parents for this state you are welcome to post on this forum as well.

Please feel free to network about various aspects of foster parenting.

You may wish to share with one another about services available in your state. Helpful tips on transitioning a child into your home. Problems or concerns in which you would like to have perspectives from other foster parents. Activities that foster families enjoy. Vacation ideas. And any other topics that foster families may have in common.

Post and make new friends in your own home state!

[liz4]

HI,
THis is just to let anyone out there in Maine know that we should get this group started!!! If you are a foster or adoptive parent you know support would be great!!!
I'm Liz I live in Northernish Maine and I plan to adopt one or two little girls from foster care. Let's start by having an introduction of people....
Liz

[ann73]

Hi! My name is Ann, and hope to see alot more people from maine posting! My daughters adoption finalized Oct. 12th. I have now 3 bio boys, 1 adopted girl, and have 1 boy 3 years old, and his sister 16 months, that came to my home nov. 5th. It looks like they will be long term. i live in the Lake Region area.

[liz4]

Hi Ann73,
Think we have "spoken" before? Was hoping to get this forum started with lots of people.
Sounds like a full house! Does that make 5? Are they all there? I have three bios's . Two boys and one girl. WE are about to adopt a 6 wk old girl with special needs and can not wait to meet her!!!!
When you say the Lake Region does that mean the Lincoln area? I'm about 30 minutes North of Lincoln.
I wish we could get a good support group going on-line for us Maine foster/adoptive parents. There is not much in that department in this area of the state.
Liz

[ann73]

Hi! Total of 6 kids, 3 bio, 1 adopt, and 2 foster. We live in Bridgton an hour away from portland. I know there has to be mainers out there, hope they will join us! Congrats on your new little one! how exciting!!! I am off tomorrow to take my foster children to their evaluation. my fs will turn 3 soon and only says a handfull of words, mostly whines and cries VERY loud, when he wants to communicate something to us. It is very frustrating for him, us, and the other children! my fd is 16 months, and a doll, she has some delays also. I can't wait for the holidays withn these two, they are amazed by the tree, santa, and all the great holiday shows that are on. talk to you soon!

[newflew]

Hello:
How are both of you? We have spoken before. Liz, I saw that you are planning to adopt a 6 week old girl, but have you started foster care yet? Last we talked, you just received your license and were waiting for a placement. I am very happy for you. We have finished the fire marshall inspection and all he wanted us to do is put in a smoke alarm in the foster childs room. That was easy enough for sure. We start the classes on the 8th of January. We are very excited. Hope to talk to you soon.
Tracey

[ksaucier]

Hi all,

I am a social worker who works for a therapeutic agency. We are seeking to provide support to foster parents who have children in their homes. Please feel free to contact me via this site if you would like more information. Thank you for all that you do.

Kari Saucier

[wskesp]

Hello,
I live in the Milo area. My husband and I are going to begin Foster Care Classes this coming Saturday. We are very excited to Foster, and will be open to adoption if the right match comes into our lives. I had also hoped for a large online support system for Foster Parents in Maine. Where are they all?

I do hope all of you are having a wonderful Monday. It is so uplifting to see the sun!!
Robin