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- Our first foster kid ever, who has been with us for almost three years and chose to stay in the system and with us after she turned 18, went off the deep end recently. She is either on drugs, having severe mental issues, or both. Since she refused...
- It is hard enough dealing with the abuse our kids have dealt with in their biological families. What do you do when the abuse comes from a former foster parent? We are supposed to support each other, but the more I hear about the mental abuse this...
- We accepted an emergency placement over the weekend. Thank goodness this one is temporary. She is only 11, but she thinks she is on par with the almost 18 year-old that has been living with us for over a year and a half and is all but adopted and...
- Our first kid is about to turn 18, so we need to come up with a contract. Any input is appreciated.You have turned 18. Now what?I. You are still in school and in the foster care system.A. Clothes budget: This will be $60/month and will be given...
- Has anybody dealt with previous foster parents that won't let go? We've got a pair that keep messaging me and are now driving up to the kids to talk to them. I've talked to the case manager and we think they have no ill intentions, but it's still...
- One of my foster kids ran away today -- because she didn't want to leave. Somehow she had it wrapped up in her head that we were about to kick her out so she decided to tough it out on the streets.We found her, but there was a lot of drama involved...
- Our foster daughter has been with us for a year as of today! Overall, it has been a good experience, and our family would be missing something if she was not here. Things we didn't expect, though, were the many hospital visits (which finally seem...
- Does anybody else foster teens that have attendance issues at school? What do you do? My husband and I both work, so driving her to school ourselves is usually out.Some background: She has chronic medical issues, so almost all of her absences are...
- Does anybody have experience with Internet filters for in-home use? The kids each have their own accounts, but do not have administrative access. However, we've only been able to find filters that filter ALL accounts or ones that can be turned off,...
- Much needed vent here. Very groggy from lack of sleep, so I apologize if I'm not making much sense. I was about to go to bed last night (or this morning) when my FD knocks on the door and says she needs to go to the doctor. Turns out the food...
- I created this for my daughter, since I am tired of going through her wardrobe myself, but thought that it might be a handy checklist for foster kids coming into the home as well. Posted in case others feel like stealing it.School Clothes: Do you...
- I posted this on my Facebook a little while ago, and then realized that the foster care forums might be a good place to sound this out as well -- especially since some financial aid is FC specific:Question for recent grads and parents of high...
- For those of you who foster teenagers, what are ways you bond with them? Our current foster daughter is almost 17, very independent, and very introverted. She doesn't play games (board or video), doesn't watch tv or movies, and doesn't like to...
- Our foster daughter is just beginning visits with her mom (which she doesn't want at all). Any recommendations on how to deal with this?
- Hello! We finally got our first placement today (after being licensed since August). I think she'll fit into our family okay, but we immediately expected an unexpected snag. Our Internet rules are pretty simple: * We get the passwords and will...