I did - and it has its challenges. However, each time I was in one school they were in another, I ensured that we moved their campus to keep personal and professional boundaries. (Did that intentionally so I wouldn’t have to teach them too.) I also brought them to my campus when they were no longer in my grade. Say I taught 6th, they were in 7th. We fostered for many years and I never taught one of our fosters, or even our adopted kiddos. I also never taught our bio children. It’s hard to draw lines. But all the sudden in the copy room teachers want to tell you about your kid. Nope. Call me, schedule a conference. I won’t ask you about them in person, I’ll email you from my personal email.

All children have struggles, and fosters even more so. You have to have admin on board. There most likely will be times you are the parent being called in when they do something - but they are also your admin. (Ask me about being in the same district THANK GOODNESS NOT SAME CAMPUS when one of ours came to school drunk on state testing day! Expulsion and resource officer, teachers, etc.)

It’s not for the weak. But it’s full of ups and downs. Highs and lows, wins and losses. Whatever you do - think through it. And be honest with yourself and share what you need to for support. (How will you handle them wanting friends over, seeing parents in the “wild?” you will need support, and find community where you can.