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I am considering becoming a foster parent??

I am thinking about being a foster parent. My grandparents did it and they raised three beautiful loving kids and ended up adopting one. These kids came from the really bad situations! But my grandparents loved them. I love kids and I'm not married right now and I am wanting your opinions... I live in IL. I do have a job but it is very flexible hours and part-time. The child would have it's own bed room. I was raised with eight brothers and sisters. I have practically raised my nephew so far who is three...please help. Also does anyone know where I might get more information on the internet maybe? Remember I live in IL. Thanks so much in advance for your help.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I actually would start off by calling your department for child services/child protective services/whatever it is refered to in your state.

    Ask them about their program and also for the name of the private organizations that they place children with. There are some VERY SHADY foster organizations out there, and I would start off by talking with the organization that places children to get thier input.

    In the majority of the states it is a requirment that you take a 10 week class to see if foster is a good fit. If you are at all interested I would recomend you take this class. there is no obligation normally and it gives the best detail.

    Source(s): I have recently been a foster home licensing social worker.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if thats what u want to do, than do it.. i think its really great to hear of people wanting to take care of kids that are not thiers!!!

    im not sure if these sites will be informative to you but try

    www.informationadoption.com

    www.fosterparentsusa.com

    i unno try a google search put in"where can i find info about becomming a foster parent in IL"

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    nicely, that differs from place to place. some supply the food and components yet others dont. in basic terms ask the different volunteers or somebody which would know in the event that they grant the food for the doggies. i'm overjoyed to take heed to which you're keen to quickly homestead the doggies untill they hit upon a sparkling homestead. I try this besides and that i'm getting the climate for the doggies yet i many times purchase them different factor which includes toys that arent presented. it relatively is amazingly confusing although when you consider that is tricky to declare stable-bye to the doggies once you have frolicked with them. it relatively is deffinately well worth it although. wish that helped!!! :D

  • 1 decade ago

    It's a very noble thing you are planning. Definitely! Go for it! There are a lot of sweet kids out there looking for someone just like you.

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  • 1 decade ago

    be a foster parenet you can really help those kids becuse most of them came for really bad homes where them were there people beaten and they need a good home to grow up

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That would be wonderful, that would be really awesome my friend is a foster child and she really likes her, i think that would be a good experience for you and the child, i would say do it!!!!~Good Luck!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    We do treatment foster care, and love it..........look up foster care agencies on the net in il..........good luck, they are always in need of foster care.

  • 1 decade ago

    We need more people like you who are willing to take in children who need a good home. Good luck and God bless!

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