The basics

Everyone we talk to seem to have the same questions for Kyle and I, so for my first post I decided I would answer a few of the questions people tend to ask us and also tell you some more about the need in our area.

When do you get a child?
    We started our classes to be foster parents about six weeks ago. Because of having to move or cancel some classes we have five lessons left, which should be five meetings but hopefully we can combine some and get finished sooner. When the classes are finished, we will have our second home inspection and then we will be able to foster.

Do you know what child you are getting?
   No. We won't know anything about the child until they call and ask us to take them.

Do you know the age or anything about the child?
   Not exactly. We were able to say what age and sex we will take. We decided that at first we want school age about six to twelve. We will eventually lower our age and also take females but at this point we fill we would be better suitable for older children and males. I think having another male in the house would be a more easier adjustment for Kyle and I at first. Also, infants, toddlers, and females tend to be who most people want to foster.

How many children CAN you have?
    We could be licensed to have up to six, but the better question is "How many will you take?" Right now, Kyle and I would really like to only have one. But, if we get a call about two siblings in our age range, we would take them. Not more than two, especially at first. We may decide to take more but we want to make this adjustment as easy as possible for us and the child. And taking on several kids wouldn't be an easy adjustment for us or the children.
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When we first started our classes there were 90 kids in Colbert County who were in the system and only 22 foster homes. When we get finished there will be us and three more families who can take children making 25 homes. Since we've been in the class we know of at least 7 new children and we still have a month left. As you can see the need is growing and the homes really aren't. If you are interested in being a foster home, PLEASE pray about it. YOU ARE NEEDED.