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I care about children and want to help them. Children and youth in the foster care system have been abused, neglected, abandoned, and face tremendous obstacles. Foster parenting is a powerful way to lift up the heads of children and youth, and show them that there is hope for the future.
I didn’t have children. By being a foster parent I can share my home and give my time and attention to a worthwhile cause. Everyone has to start sometime. Children do not come with an instruction manual. Being open to learn parenting skills with the guidance and support of experienced caseworkers will give a person the tools to be an effective parent. There are not enough homes for older children and sibling groups. The bond between a siblings is one of the longest relationships a person has in life. When siblings cannot be placed together, a child has to deal with the additional separation of being away from parents and brother or sister. Another challenge is finding homes for older children. Teens are also hurting, having experienced abuse and betrayal. They are looking for someone to them and help them succeed.
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