So about a month ago I wrote that my big news was starting the process of adoption. We’ve decided to alter our course a little and become foster parents.If one of the kids we are fostering comes available for adoption, then we will pursue adoption.
I’m actually excited about being a foster parent. We found out that there is a shortage of foster families in our area and that led me and Hubby to rethink our decision to solely adopt. We finished our required classes last Saturday. The classes were interesting and I feel a little less lost about what to expect as a foster parent. I know that every child will be different and require different needs but I’m ready for the challenge. Once we finish some required paperwork then we should receive our foster care license and be ready to take our first placement.
I’ve been gathering simple things to put together a welcome box for the child so that they will have something all their own. I’ve also been looking at scrapbooking supplies and getting ideas to put together lifebooks. These books will be solely for the kids and is a fun way to record different events in their life while they are staying with us. Birthdays, holidays, school events, and other special events can be captured and put in the life book complete with the child’s thoughts and lots of photos. Can’t wait to start putting them together!
