Mary Kay - To answer your question - No. There is tons of research that documents three primary themes - lack of support, frustration with the system/lack of control, and difficulties with level of care required for the children. Where are you going to school? What kind of research are you doing? drop me a line @ sarahh@iglou.com

Im 18 and interested in becoming a foster parent.
Am I to young? Please respond.


thanks

It depends on where you are, how emotionally and financially stable you are etc. COntact your loca foster care division to see. Here you can be as young as 18.

Hi Mary Kay - I agree with Sarah. As a foster parent support varies as quickly as the SW's change. Somes SW's are very suportive but limited by their offices and then there are those that don't want you to advocate to much for the children in your care especially if it means more work for them. Sorry to sound so negative but it really depends on the SW and their attitude towards foster parents.

Hi, When I was 13, a foster brother was placed with my family. While my parents went to endless meetings with social work, there was very little input or preparatory work done with myself and yb birth brother. This was more than 15 years ago, but I wonder if things have changed? I considered doing a paper (as a SW student) on this, but could not find much research. The sibling bond is important and should be specifically supported.