https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:26:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670735 Sat, 31 May 2014 19:14:44 +0000 cheesetomywhine 1670735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mum fosters. Started with a teen, then got a toddler, then an 18 month old that we adopted (she is now almost 9!) then another baby. After the last she decided it was too painful to get infants and so she was assigned teen boys. Had them until they were old enough to move out. Recently she switched to teen girls. She now has two teen girls and one of the girls' brother who is 10. They are most likely long term placements. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670733 Sat, 31 May 2014 19:09:28 +0000 lazypanda 1670733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to know many foster families. I would suggest looking into foster family associations connected to the child welfare agency in your area. Another option may be to check the website of your adoption/foster agency to see what services/resources are available if you find your case worker to be less than helpful. There are good foster parents and bad ones too, but I definitely admire the ones who open their hearts to caring for the kids, knowing fully that there is a chance the child is only in their lives for a short period of time. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670725 Sat, 31 May 2014 18:48:39 +0000 autumnlove 1670725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew one couple (friends of FIL) but they weren't the best foster parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670722 Sat, 31 May 2014 18:41:47 +0000 BananaPancakes 1670722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband has quite a few extended family members who foster with the intention of hopefully adopting. We actually just went to an celebration party for one couple who adopted 3 siblings. They've had quite a few come through their doors before they had the chance to adopt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670719 Sat, 31 May 2014 18:38:53 +0000 tinyperson 1670719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know two:</p> <p>The first is a family who had 3 kids, and when they were almost all out of the house, they fostered 3 siblings. I think they're in the process of adopting them. They got married young, so they're still just early 50s now. </p> <p>The second is a young family that fosters one kid (3ish I think), they have an 18 month old, and she's pregnant now. He's a doctor, and I think she teaches (or taught - not sure of her work status now) at the local university. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670596 Sat, 31 May 2014 15:11:25 +0000 loveisstrange 1670596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: @CupQuakeWalk: She was honestly pretty devastated. She lost her uterus to cancer in her mid-20s and really wanted more children. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670578 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:56:57 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1670578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: that's such crap. I'm sorry for them:( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670573 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:52:12 +0000 Aandmklover 1670573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My fil and his wife (step-mil) are fostering their first child. He is in the process of being adopted with his 2 siblings within the next few months. They've had him for a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670569 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:50:46 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1670569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend of mine currently has two little girls and previously had a little boy. I'm sure she would live to connect if you are interested. She's with the Angels Foster Care network. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670567 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:49:04 +0000 Emsmems 1670567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my very good friends is a foster. She has 3 of her own and fosters besides. She grew up that way as a kid, so it's second nature to her. She did just have to return some kids to their parents after having them over a year and that was hard (she didn't think the parents made enough lasting changes either). But she is very religious and feels like she is doing God's work and she is comforted by that. I think she feels if she introduces them to God/Jesus, they will be better off no matter what. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670561 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:45:54 +0000 MoonMoon 1670561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend fostered a girl who was a teen when she came to her, and it's been awesome and educational watching the impact they've had on each others' lives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670556 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:42:11 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1670556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know of one. They're a lovely couple that hopes to have one of their own soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670555 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:41:44 +0000 Arden 1670555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: Whaa? That's absurd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670554 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:41:26 +0000 Arden 1670554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do! I know a family who has had a total of 72 children come through the years (they are in their fifties now). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670518 Sat, 31 May 2014 14:03:03 +0000 loveisstrange 1670518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My good friend was applying to foster, but the state she lives in turned them down for not being religious. They told them it meant they didn't have enough of a support community?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670322 Sat, 31 May 2014 09:52:48 +0000 kentuckygirl 1670322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cousin and a friend are both currently fostering with hopes of adopting. I have another friend who did foster to adopt with his kids. My parents had a couple of foster kids before we were born. I have heard from another friend who fostered briefly that fostering with no plans/expectation to adopt is quite different. Hugs! I hope you find some support! I admire what you are doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670268 Sat, 31 May 2014 09:06:06 +0000 doodlepoodle 1670268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know some, I used to work at a foster care agency. They had semi-annual events for the families to attend so they could meet, kind of like a support group. One of my good friends was a foster parent and they just adopted a newborn. Any other kiddos were very short term. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670261 Sat, 31 May 2014 09:01:01 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1670261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew a family growing up who fostered a ton of children! She adopted a number of them too - and had a lot of special needs children in her home.</p> <p>I know one now - they're a family I used to nanny for actually and they have three kids while the father is in prison. Once the father gets out and finds a job, he will have custody of his children again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670255 Sat, 31 May 2014 08:52:53 +0000 artsyfartsy 1670255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our neighbors. I don't know them very well (or at all actually). They're always outside playing together though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670250 Sat, 31 May 2014 08:49:54 +0000 regberadaisy 1670250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do. My old neighbor is a foster parent that adopted her two kids. I really wonder how anyone approved that house and adoption. She is obese and claims she has MS. If she does have MS how can she properly care for two young kids especially when one has down syndrome? And she is a complete and utter hoarder. It's gotten worse over the years and we worry about the son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670207 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:50:36 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1670207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have neighbors who are fostering twin boys who are about 10 months old. Don't know them very well but I see them out in the neighborhood for walks from time to time. And I have a former colleague who is fostering to adopt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670205 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:48:31 +0000 twodoghouse 1670205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom's boss has fostered for over 20 years. She's incredible! She most often gets newborns who were given up or born to moms who can't care for them right away (born addicted to drugs, etc). Sometimes she has the babies for a few weeks and sometimes much longer. One little girl and her brother were with the family for 3 years and then got adopted. My mom works at a preschool so the babies and kids come in whenever her boss is fostering. My mom says it is amazing to see the difference her boss has made for these kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670196 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:42:36 +0000 rachiecakes 1670196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I'm not sure. She never fostered again after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670194 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:40:47 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1670194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Our caseworker is...less than helpful. I may try a different route to get in touch with some families though. Good idea. Thanks :)</p> <p>@rachiecakes: Oh that breaks my heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670190 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:34:20 +0000 mrbee 1670190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: Wow, that must've been so hard! Did she ever hear from the son or bio dad again? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670180 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:26:30 +0000 rachiecakes 1670180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew one growing up. One bio child, two fosters. She adopted the daughter foster and was in the process of adopting the foster son when the adoption was contested &amp; his bio dad won custody. It broke her heart, she'd had him since he was a newborn and he was almost in kindergarten when he left. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670172 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:10:36 +0000 Foodnerd81 1670172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew a family growing up. I think they had two biological children, then fostered to adopt two brothers. I was too young to really understand any of it but my mom has talked about what a great mom she was. </p> <p>I have a high school fb friend who is in the process of adopting her foster son. She obviously cannot post much on fb but the little she has is fascinating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670171 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:05:16 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1670171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my former coworkers and good friends does it regularly. They adopted a sibling set of three out of the foster care system, had 3 more, and have had several additional foster children. Right now they have a 7 month old and 4 year old. I think it's short term, but she is no less than amazing. I know she does a great job with her kids and I really admire her! I've known a couple other families from church when I was younger that fostered.</p> <p>Eta: Their oldest is 8, by the way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670170 Sat, 31 May 2014 07:04:40 +0000 mrbee 1670170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Polish: I don't know either!! Would your case worker be able to introduce you to some other foster parents? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-any-foster-families#post-1670169 Sat, 31 May 2014 06:58:52 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1670169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know any besides ours and kind of wonder how people even handle doing it longterm. Do you? </p>