Factors to consider when becoming an adoptive or foster parent

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There are many factors to consider when becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Imagine you are a human services professional working with clients who are in the process of becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

Describe how you would prepare them for having children placed in their home? (Things to consider: how to prepare their home, their families, cultural and religious differences, possible work issues)

  • What do they need to know about the children in the foster care system? (Things to consider: separated siblings, birth parents, educational and behavioral issues)
  • Identify the information you want to avoid sharing with the foster parents to safeguard confidentiality of the case.
  • What tips would you give them about how to help the child/ren feel comfortable in their home?
  • Both roles can be quite stressful. Give examples of where they can turn for support in your community.