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A Checklist to help you decide whether you would like to be a foster parent- part 5 |
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by cazza  (July 2007) (rank 2nd) |
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The following checklist may help you to decide whether you have the qualities to foster for Foster Care and other agencies that deal with children in care that need foster carers ....
- You genuinely like children and can remain enthusiastic even when things are difficult.
- You appreciate that fostering will have an impact on your own children and wider family.
- You do not expect children to be grateful for the care you show and may take time to respond.
- You can accept a child who may reject or strongly disagree with your views and feelings.
- You can understand that children may lie, steal or display sexualised behaviour.
- You can accept and deal with anger from children.
- You have a good sense of humour.
- Your marriage, partnership or support network of friends and family can withstand the pressures associated with fostering.
- You can, when necessary, reach out to others for support.
- You can accept failure in yourself and others.
- You can be pleased with small steps of progress.
- You can accept that things in your house might be messed up, moved or broken.
These are the sort of questions you will be asked before you are accredited as a foster carer, as its so viable for the children to feel safe and secure when they enter your house..
