Mar 01 2009
Parents of children in Foster Care need our Support
Children enter state custody and foster care for various reasons. Some parents just need a little help to get back on their feet and find proper housing for their families. Sometimes the parents do have issues they must deal with, drugs, alcohol, jail time, and once these issues are dealt with parents can begin working on reuniting with their children. As responsible adults in society we need to make every effort to support and encourage these struggling parents. Often times an encouraging word may all it takes to push these parents to focus on the right things to do for survival of their family. I fostered a sibling group of three for ten months , before the children returned home to their dad. This was over two and 1/2 years ago and I am still in contact with this family today. The calls are still about supporting the parents, encouraging them and reassuring them when they have to make tough parenting decisions. I feel good about the influence I am making on this family.
