How important is a support network for foster parents?
Adopting a child is a huge responsibility. Personally I am not ready for that. I guess you must have a family for this. And I am yet dating beautiful women from this original site where I can meet plus size girls. For the time being this is the only thing that I want. The rest I yet must grow up to and get ready for.
As a foster parent to 6 high needs children. A support system is extremely important. There will always be a day when you need a chance to vent. There are days when the school calls three times, you still need to schedule those therapy appointments, bio-mom cancelled another visit (which now becomes a difficult situation), and supper still need to be made. It can be emotionally exhausting.
I have found online support groups in my state. This has allowed me to talk with others in their similar experiences. They always have something positive to say; while you struggle to see any good. Many have suggestions, they are always quick to offer support of any kind. I also find it helpful when I have general questions that a state required. Many others have asked the same thing or have an answer.
I also searched for an approved resource to watch the children outside of my family. I had high requirements and was able to find the perfect match. This allows me to go out with my family and friends instead of having them watch the children while I go out alone.
Being a foster parent is both a challenging and rewarding experience. It requires emotional preparedness, having the right mindset, and a heart that is open to the many surprises and milestones you will encounter along the way.
The majority of foster parents will agree on this: that it is important to belong to a community of people also providing care to foster children. Why? It’s not enough that you have your friends and relatives to support you and cheer you on. Foster parenting is something that is only truly understood by other foster parents. You can certainly turn to your friends and family for advice but nobody will understand you the way a fellow foster parent does.
Along the way, you will encounter situations you’ve never prepared yourself for. There will be moments and events that will test your patience and the best way to make it through those days is by getting counsel from other foster parents who have been or are also experiencing what you’re going through.
Trusted foster agencies like Chrysalis Care will help equip you for the wonderful journey of foster parenting. Their website has more information about this.
