Sinead
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My mum and dad foster and have done for the last 18 years and plan to do so for at least another 5.
We have had numerous children through the doors, it can be heartbreaking and rewarding at the same time, a couple of long term girls are now grown up and regard my family as theirs, to the point they have changed their names and are totally my sisters. Another still visits on a regular basis.
Some of the short term younger children have been returned to their parents, another has been adopted and the 2 she has now are currently nearing the end of their adoption process, so should be placed by the end of the summer.
The only thing my dad would say is don't expect it all to be wonderful, as you will be disappointed, but its a great experience.
During the majority of the time my mum fostered she worked full-time (nights), although now she no longer does so.
We have had numerous children through the doors, it can be heartbreaking and rewarding at the same time, a couple of long term girls are now grown up and regard my family as theirs, to the point they have changed their names and are totally my sisters. Another still visits on a regular basis.
Some of the short term younger children have been returned to their parents, another has been adopted and the 2 she has now are currently nearing the end of their adoption process, so should be placed by the end of the summer.
The only thing my dad would say is don't expect it all to be wonderful, as you will be disappointed, but its a great experience.
During the majority of the time my mum fostered she worked full-time (nights), although now she no longer does so.