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3 reasons you should consider fostering a child

23 November 2017 by Eileen

The top 3 reasons you should consider fostering a child

With the number of children being added to the foster care system, there is always a need for more and more foster families. If you are considering to be one, be prepared as it is not an easy road to take. You may feel afraid knowing that you would be out of your comfort zone, but do know that despite the sacrifices that you may have to make, fostering a child will change your life for the better.

3 reasons you should consider fostering a child

There are many reasons why you should consider becoming a foster parent, but do read the three reasons below so that you can be convinced with how rewarding being a foster parent can be.

  1. You get the opportunity to meet a diverse set of people – if you like meeting people from different backgrounds, the foster system can provide that environment for you. It is the perfect opportunity to meet not only people of different racial backgrounds but also people who also differ in philosophies in life, culture and religious background. When you get to meet these kinds of people, you’ll get to appreciate the diversity that the world has to offer and learn to adjust and listen to other people’s beliefs and opinions.

  1. It’s an opportunity to give stability to the children – everyone knows that children are the most vulnerable members of society. For almost everyone who enters into the foster care system, they have experienced everything from an unstable family environment where they do not receive their basic needs such as safety, food, and shelter, to experiencing forms of abuse and violence. These children probably feel like they are living in a dark world. When you become their foster parent, you are not only given the chance to give them a stable home, but you also get the chance to protect them from the evils of society. You can be the light in their dark world. You can give the love and care they need, and create a positive influence in their life.

  1. You can get an amazing support system – don’t think that you have to be alone on your journey to be a foster parent. There are many people who will help you navigate this process. There are many foster parents who can attest that in their journey to being a foster parent, they have met people that they consider friends for life. If you need a sounding board to listen to your worries and concern, you can talk to fellow foster parents. If you want someone to give you advice and help you prepare to be a foster parent, there are foster care providers like Blue Sky Fostering who are always ready to go the extra mile to support those who are considering being foster parents.

It is a great calling in life to care for children, especially those who have gone through so much at their young age. Don’t hesitate to be a foster parent and you’ll see just how much of a difference your support can make in their lives.

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  1. Bex Jones says

    25 November 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Its something I have always wanted to do … Havent the spare room yet … but when the children have left home I shall still be young enough to dedicate myself to fostering xxx

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