I have worked at Madison Elementary School for the last fourteen years and have seen many children go through “the system”; meaning being removed from their families and homes and being put into foster care. It is a heartbreaking and difficult procedure to see and it happens way too often. With that being said, once again, I find myself sharing a new adventure that has been bestowed upon me.
A little over a month ago, I was called down to the office (I actually had a very anxious feeling- not normal for me). As I entered my school counselor’s office, I was met with my principal and counselor. They both had a look of concern on their faces and reassured me there was no problem with any of my family members. I was not expecting what came next- my principal looks directly as me and asks, “Would you be willing to take Jane to live with you?” Without any thought or questions I responded immediately, “Yes!” They both responded instantly with, “wait that was too fast, think about it, and you …show more content…
All it takes to become a foster parent is: to be 21 years of age, physical/ emotional health, high school diploma/ GED, state required home safety check, and criminal background check.
All children need and deserve to have their basic needs of food, shelter, safe environment, love, guidance, emotional support, and discipline provided.
I must honestly say that this experience has given me a new perspective. In the matter of one afternoon, I went from being an empty nester of a 19 and 21 year old in college to now having an elementary school student living under my roof. I have without doubt made major adjustments, but it is all worth it in the end.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, go to: dhhr.wv.gov and go to the Adoption/Foster Parents page. All the information you need is
A little over a month ago, I was called down to the office (I actually had a very anxious feeling- not normal for me). As I entered my school counselor’s office, I was met with my principal and counselor. They both had a look of concern on their faces and reassured me there was no problem with any of my family members. I was not expecting what came next- my principal looks directly as me and asks, “Would you be willing to take Jane to live with you?” Without any thought or questions I responded immediately, “Yes!” They both responded instantly with, “wait that was too fast, think about it, and you …show more content…
All it takes to become a foster parent is: to be 21 years of age, physical/ emotional health, high school diploma/ GED, state required home safety check, and criminal background check.
All children need and deserve to have their basic needs of food, shelter, safe environment, love, guidance, emotional support, and discipline provided.
I must honestly say that this experience has given me a new perspective. In the matter of one afternoon, I went from being an empty nester of a 19 and 21 year old in college to now having an elementary school student living under my roof. I have without doubt made major adjustments, but it is all worth it in the end.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, go to: dhhr.wv.gov and go to the Adoption/Foster Parents page. All the information you need is