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Reader Submissions: What Advice Would You Offer to Those Considering Foster Care

Calling all experienced foster parents - what advice would you offer to those considering foster care?

If you have parented a child or children in your home through foster care, we'd love to read any and all advice you may have for those considering becoming foster parents.

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Been a Foster Parent Since...*

Type of Foster Care Provided*

How the Decision Was Made to Become a Foster Parent*

What motivated you to become a foster parent? What helped you make this decision? A special circumstance or life event?

How We Shared Our Decision with Friends and Family*

Write how you told your friends and family about your decision to become foster parents. What were their reactions?

Lessons Learned*

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Would you still choose to become a foster parent? What would you change? What have you learned from fostering?

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