Foster Parent Chronicles

Runaway out there…

So now that the honeymoon phase is over and he acquired a few things, he decided it was time to go. Waited until I left for work and took off. I texted him on the new phone and told him to keep going — there’s no returning to my address, and taking property is still stealing.

His response? “You’re not Godly enough for me. I need better.”

And honestly… I’m never mad at anyone who recognizes what they need and makes hard decisions for themselves.

That includes our foster youth.

Every child is not going to be the right fit for your home, your structure, or your family dynamic. And every placement is not meant to last forever. Sometimes the best thing you can do is document, report, submit the removal letter, and keep moving forward without bitterness.

Fostering isn’t always heartwarming moments and happy endings. Sometimes it’s boundaries. Sometimes it’s disappointment. Sometimes it’s protecting your peace while still caring from a distance.

NEXT…..

Well finally the time is coming after over 7 years, a divorce, my mom passing and here we are finally

Hi Ms Bridgette - in talking to the attorney, she’s trying to get the boys on the schedule for 5/27

Got me another boy 15 yrs old. This is going to be easy but not easy. He has a history of group homes and we got to do better group homes /dhs. The CUA was amazing she came in with all the information and tea. This is going to be a great working relationship. However once again another drop off with nothing not even a haircut. Just bad memories. Out we go shopping and an appointment for a cut. More to come.