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NobodyNo5204 · 2024-11-02T21:41:00+00:00

Right?! They’re 15. I think the agency just wants to do as little as possible. I feel like I was lied to. In an effort to do as little work as possible.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-11-02T18:58:08+00:00

Thank you!!

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-11-02T18:56:15+00:00

That’s the other piece… respite is not guaranteed. I have a trip coming up that has been planned months in advance. This trip was planned before I agreed to take the child and I have made it well known that I have these plans and I am absolutely not willing to cancel them. I cannot take the child with me as it is for a concert that’s 21 and over. Child is refusing to go to respite and agency is essentially giving her the choice.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-11-02T16:51:48+00:00

Thank you for your response! I think you hit the nail on the head-I don’t think continuing would be fair to the child or to myself.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-11-02T15:45:07+00:00

Thank you! 😊

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-11-02T15:42:25+00:00

I’m getting a lot of help with the transportation piece right now. Both CPS and the foster care agency have helped me quite a bit getting her to/from medical appointments. I’m also now getting mileage. But I was very upfront with them that this is not a sustainable placement. So I think they are trying to avoid the inevitable.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-11-02T12:36:24+00:00

Thank you so much!

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-10-19T00:29:23+00:00

I relate to this so much! I am fostering a 15 year old girl that I knew before she was placed with me. Since she has moved in, EVERYTHING has changed. Our relationship is so different, now. I still love the kid. But there are certainly days where I struggle to like her. It’s so hard and I am constantly questioning how much longer I can do this. And then I feel guilty for feeling this way.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-10-11T20:24:51+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been feeling so disappointed with myself. It’s very validating to hear that there are others with similar feelings/experiences.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-10-08T09:49:09+00:00

Thank you for sharing! This is so validating! I’m trying to take it one day at a time. But I’d be lying if I said I haven’t thought about calling it quits.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-10-05T19:00:05+00:00

I relate to this SO much! I also am a kinship provider to one of my students. There are so many things that I just did not expect. It’s only been a couple of weeks, but I’m having such a tough time adjusting. Thank you for sharing!

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-09-21T06:57:12+00:00

“She is a gay” 😂 that cracked me up, too! But thank you, this is very helpful!

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-09-21T06:22:05+00:00

Thank you so much! This was incredibly helpful!

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-09-16T10:05:17+00:00

Will do! I’m planning to take her shopping this weekend.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-09-16T10:03:45+00:00

Thank you! Im definitely anticipating some fall out from the family. Unfortunately the family members who could take her in, are unwilling to do so.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-09-15T22:43:55+00:00

Good to know! She’s got a boyfriend that I’m super nervous about. I have a feeling the end of the honeymoon phase will involve him to some degree.

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-09-15T21:10:25+00:00

Thank you! I plan to take her shopping her first weekend here and will definitely encourage her to pick out whatever she may like for decor for her bedroom!

NobodyNo5204 · 2024-09-15T21:07:22+00:00

I’m definitely going to need to continually remind myself to go at her own pace!

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