In the Forum: Cannot Deal with all the Stress!!!
Tuesday August 14, 2007
One forum member writes:
How To Complete a Foster Care Adoption
"Has anyone been through the foster-to-adopt process who can give me advice on all the stress? I know I can handle this ultimately, but it would be good to hear from some folks who have been through this or something similar. I am about to pull my hair out. Help, please!!"
Foster care adoption is not for the faint of heart. It's hearth wrenching because until the child is free and clear for adoption, you as the foster parent put yourself out there in a dual role. You vow to help the child transition back into her birth home or with other family members, while also agreeing to adopt the child if family is not available. Is this difficult, confusing, and just plain mean at times. Yes. But adopting from foster care can be a very rewarding experience.
My good friend just completed a foster care adoption. It was an emotional roller coaster ride for her and her entire family.
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Wow, I totally understand your frustration. You described the dual role of foster parents perfectly. It can be downright MEAN at times. But, what I always tell myself is that “it’s not about me”, it’s about these precious kiddos who did not deserve, nor ask for what life has handed them. We’ve been foster parents for almost 5 years and it has been the hardest, but most rewarding challenge we have ever taken on. We are finally about ready to adopt a child that has been in our home for nearly 4 years and we are grateful and blessed, but still holding our breath until the final paper is signed. Hang in there! When your life is at its end, you won’t look back at all the money you have, the material possessions, or the jobs…rather you will look at the people in your life that matter. It is then you can ask yourself…did I matter or make a difference in the life of a child?
You really do need to wrap your head around the idea that you are there for the child. We always try to remind ourselves that if we adopt the child, we’ve saved one. If we foster a child, we’ve saved a family.
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