mutilatedlama
mutilatedlama OP t1_jd0ioyf wrote
Reply to comment by bruck177 in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
My information is US based, but kids are kids wherever they are, I would reach out to local youth shelters or foster organizations to find out the specific needs of your area
mutilatedlama OP t1_jd0iizm wrote
Reply to comment by Nekrofeeelyah in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
That isn't the case in my area, our foster closet operates more like a Goodwill (except under clothes and hygiene items have to be new)
mutilatedlama OP t1_jczfiju wrote
Reply to comment by imaginethat1017 in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
Thank you! I didn't know this part!
mutilatedlama OP t1_jcz5ygo wrote
Reply to comment by NotFitToBeAParent in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
To me, this means the pa=ends didn't get the support they need. It is very easy to look at someone choosing drugs over their child and give no real thought to what drove them there.
So many kids in the system are second and even 3rd generation foster kids. There do need to be major changes made, but those major changes start somewhere small - like mowing a yard and donating clothes
mutilatedlama OP t1_jcz5my9 wrote
Reply to comment by smurtzenheimer in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
Thank you, I think this is the part a lot of people miss. It is so easy to look at a kid and see the behavior. It is much harder to see what caused the behavior and make an effort to correct
mutilatedlama OP t1_jcz2t19 wrote
Reply to comment by bartlebysreply in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
Not really, the biggest qualifier is a willingness to learn and be present for these kids. My understanding is that the CASA is used primarily on court days, foster parents manage the child's appointments, and transportation.
mutilatedlama OP t1_jcyp15i wrote
Reply to comment by CommonGround2019 in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
Most counties will have their own casa office, I would recommend Googling your county and casa and it should get you to the right place
mutilatedlama OP t1_jcyl4kk wrote
Reply to comment by instant_ramen_chef in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
That sounds like an amazing idea!
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mutilatedlama OP t1_jd0ksum wrote
Reply to comment by PokeballSoHard in LPT - You do not have to commit to being a foster parent to help kids in the system by mutilatedlama
Reach out to you and your child's team - record everything, and push for what you and your child need for success. Unfortunately we often have to be our own advocates, but sometimes being a little pushy is the best way to get these kiddos some help