Posted on Nov 15, 2015
Wife and I are looking at the possibility of becoming foster parents and adopting, any advice or direction?
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After hearing of recent incidents around the military concerning kids not receiving the love and attention they need, my wife and I are of the opinion that we would like to open our home up to adopting kids and/or fostering kids (especially military children that need a safe, happy home). We are no strangers to child-rearing as we do have a 3 kids right now, but it breaks my heart to hear of kids being neglected or even abused just because the parent is lazy or can't keep themselves in check.
Has anyone been through this process while in the military?
Are there special programs to adopt while overseas?
Are there restrictions while overseas?
Are there special programs for being a foster parent for military children?
I have done google, but most results populate areas that I am not in or circumstances which I do not qualify. We are planning on going to legal to inquire this week, but I just wanted to see what the RP community has to say.
Has anyone been through this process while in the military?
Are there special programs to adopt while overseas?
Are there restrictions while overseas?
Are there special programs for being a foster parent for military children?
I have done google, but most results populate areas that I am not in or circumstances which I do not qualify. We are planning on going to legal to inquire this week, but I just wanted to see what the RP community has to say.
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Ask to interact with the children along with a social worker. Look at their background and what they have been through. Do not accept any child, until you have done a check on learning of who they are. Adapt to becoming a parent with the thought of them being your own and not a foster child. Parents sometimes miss the point of being a parent and listening to children's concerns. Even the pro's make mistakes. Be real, loving, understanding and friend to adopted children. Your own can help with this process, too. Good luck!
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My advice on fostering is if you have childern already, then do not foster the same age, if you have childern alreaadybfoste r one that is at least 2 yrs younger. if you have no childetn then Please make sure you are both physically and mentally and spirtual able to face the unkown
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I believe the military gives a "grant" to those who adopt. I personally would not adopt a teen unless you get to know them first.
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