I was in foster care in Florida in the late 1970s. I had 3 siblings. They split us into 2 homes ... me and my younger brother together and my older brother and sister together. We started out in temporary placements (1-month maximum). Then we were moved to long-term placements. My little brother and I lucked out with THE BEST family possible. My older siblings didn't have as good an experience. My only problem was 2 school changes in 2 months. My older siblings got to stay at the same school the whole time. We got to move in with our Dad (and soon-to-be stepmom) here in Ohio. I am actually still in touch with my foster mother even though we live states apart. I even called to wish her a happy mother's day. She is such a good woman!
I’ve missed your videos! So happy to see your back and doing good. I admire what you do for the children, I want to be a foster parent one day and it’s a lot because of you ❤😊
I'm a former foster youth - and as crazy as it sounds, I really was glad to not go on a vacation with my foster families. One foster family I lived with went to a family reunion in Cleveland. They stayed with relatives and went to Cedar Point and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - but it was with dozens of their extended family and that's always very awkward for foster kids. I know it probably sounds terrible like 'foster family refuses to take foster kid to Cedar Point", and I would have liked to go on that part, but not the rest of the family reunion. I stayed with a respite family that had a pool, so that was cool. I had probably been in 5-6 homes by that time so it wasn't all of that big of a deal. Vacations are sort of weird and awkward - with far too much "family" time and way more strangers asking stupid questions.
So good to see you making videos and seeing you across other socials in between. Family life can be hard and fostering can be hard but both are also so full of joy. I know you never will but I hope you never feel that pressure to share more than you’re comfortable sharing Sending love to all of your family
just passed my home inspection today! projected open home end of june. Planning to start with relief(what respite is called here) Would love some tips on what I can do to make it easier on the kids/foster parent
Thanks for this video! Helped guide me in a better direction. I’m just starting researching and considering foster to adopt - an older kid or siblings as I learned the diaper stage is not for me. I’m single and I travel for work 8-10 times a year from 3-6 days at a time. I can’t find any information as to what type of care is best for a child or if there are restrictions for me to foster/ adopt. Is respite okay for this? Would hate to have a child always sent to away. Can someone come to my home to take care of the child? Literally am not finding anything that sounds helpful.
In Oregon, the foster parents are charged with finding the respite care folk. The respite care people only need to pass a background check here. I’m about to take on three kids and told DHS in advance that in order to take the kids on, I need to be able to have respite care for a particular time frame that’s already planned and paid for. They told me, “no problem, you can totally have that.” Then when I got further into the process they told me that actually I have to find the respite care person(s) and DHS will reimburse me for so much per day / per child. Then I remembered that when I took on a different emergency three kids four years ago, the same thing happened. I had a mini-vacation already scheduled and paid for and then had to scramble to find someone to watch the kids.
I was in foster care in Florida in the late 1970s. I had 3 siblings. They split us into 2 homes ... me and my younger brother together and my older brother and sister together. We started out in temporary placements (1-month maximum). Then we were moved to long-term placements. My little brother and I lucked out with THE BEST family possible. My older siblings didn't have as good an experience. My only problem was 2 school changes in 2 months. My older siblings got to stay at the same school the whole time. We got to move in with our Dad (and soon-to-be stepmom) here in Ohio. I am actually still in touch with my foster mother even though we live states apart. I even called to wish her a happy mother's day. She is such a good woman!
I am so glad you got to go on a lovely trip and see friends and just relax!!! You guys deserve it so much! ☀️🥰
I’ve missed your videos! So happy to see your back and doing good. I admire what you do for the children, I want to be a foster parent one day and it’s a lot because of you ❤😊
"Life is lifing." I love it! Working in foster care as a case manager, I fully understand that statement. Also, respite is amazing.
Glad you had a blast! Thanks for sharing about respite too!
I'm a former foster youth - and as crazy as it sounds, I really was glad to not go on a vacation with my foster families. One foster family I lived with went to a family reunion in Cleveland. They stayed with relatives and went to Cedar Point and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - but it was with dozens of their extended family and that's always very awkward for foster kids. I know it probably sounds terrible like 'foster family refuses to take foster kid to Cedar Point", and I would have liked to go on that part, but not the rest of the family reunion. I stayed with a respite family that had a pool, so that was cool. I had probably been in 5-6 homes by that time so it wasn't all of that big of a deal. Vacations are sort of weird and awkward - with far too much "family" time and way more strangers asking stupid questions.
So good to see you making videos and seeing you across other socials in between. Family life can be hard and fostering can be hard but both are also so full of joy. I know you never will but I hope you never feel that pressure to share more than you’re comfortable sharing
Sending love to all of your family
Glad u had fun on vacation
just passed my home inspection today! projected open home end of june. Planning to start with relief(what respite is called here) Would love some tips on what I can do to make it easier on the kids/foster parent
Sounds amazing. I hope all the kiddos didn’t miss you too much. I remember the whole issues with a.
Looking great, friend!!!
Howdy?. fellow~ love it!epic view-godspeed. 🤗
Thanks for this video! Helped guide me in a better direction. I’m just starting researching and considering foster to adopt - an older kid or siblings as I learned the diaper stage is not for me. I’m single and I travel for work 8-10 times a year from 3-6 days at a time. I can’t find any information as to what type of care is best for a child or if there are restrictions for me to foster/ adopt. Is respite okay for this? Would hate to have a child always sent to away. Can someone come to my home to take care of the child? Literally am not finding anything that sounds helpful.
Can a family get licensed just for respite? I'm in Colorado
In Ohio, yes! I think that is true across the states.
In Oregon, the foster parents are charged with finding the respite care folk. The respite care people only need to pass a background check here. I’m about to take on three kids and told DHS in advance that in order to take the kids on, I need to be able to have respite care for a particular time frame that’s already planned and paid for. They told me, “no problem, you can totally have that.” Then when I got further into the process they told me that actually I have to find the respite care person(s) and DHS will reimburse me for so much per day / per child.
Then I remembered that when I took on a different emergency three kids four years ago, the same thing happened. I had a mini-vacation already scheduled and paid for and then had to scramble to find someone to watch the kids.