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quasi3
LIF Adult
Member since 7/07 1764 total posts
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Stacey
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Foster Parent
Have you ever thought about becoming one? Do you know anyone who is one? I have been thinking about this but not to sure of the process or what is required.....
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Posted 12/27/07 7:20 PM  |
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sunnyplus3
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Member since 11/05 8749 total posts
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Re: Foster Parent
yes, DH & I have looked into it. THere is info on the suffolk county family services website, you can also get info from little flower childrens services.
There is a training program & background check & a home inspection that you have to complete.
Right now DH & I are both working very long days & we don't feel we'd be giving a child the most time, so in the future when my work hours change we'll proceed.
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| Posted 12/27/07 9:03 PM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
Member since 9/06 9947 total posts
Name:
Anne
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Re: Foster Parent
I know nothing about it but I admire those who do it. 
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| Posted 12/27/07 9:31 PM |
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Re: Foster Parent
I think about it all the time but right now my schedule would never be able to accomodate another child... one day though.
i know someone who fostered a toddler, and wound up adopting him, and loves him very much!!!
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| Posted 12/27/07 9:51 PM |
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hazeleyes33
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 13060 total posts
Name:
Ginger
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Re: Foster Parent
Can I ask a personal question about Foster Parents? Do they get paid and is it alot?
I am not interested in doing it as my plate is full but I do know someone on another board who is one and wondered if they were paid.
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| Posted 12/27/07 10:04 PM |
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MrsPornStar
Partners in crime
Member since 10/05 14656 total posts
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Mama
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Re: Foster Parent
Most foster parents get a stipend for the child and do receive monetary compensation. In NYC, there are "profession foster parents" or "special needs" foster parents who go for extra classes and will take in highly emotionally disturbed children. They receive a higher compensation.
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| Posted 12/27/07 10:07 PM |
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neenie
Member since 5/05 22351 total posts
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Re: Foster Parent
DH and i wouldn't do it.
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| Posted 12/27/07 10:08 PM |
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hazeleyes33
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 13060 total posts
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Ginger
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Re: Foster Parent
Posted by MrsPornStar
Most foster parents get a stipend for the child and do receive monetary compensation. In NYC, there are "profession foster parents" or "special needs" foster parents who go for extra classes and will take in highly emotionally disturbed children. They receive a higher compensation.
Thanks!
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| Posted 12/27/07 10:11 PM |
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