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I received a phone call from a social worker that I had been dreading throughout my entire foster parenting journey.⁣ ⁣ Before becoming a foster parent, I had a clear idea of what I was comfortable with. I told my social worker that I would never, ever take in a toddler—especially anyone under three. I was convinced that I wouldn’t be equipped as a single parent to care for such a young child. I had always thought I could manage kids who could dress themselves and talk, but never babies or toddlers. My focus was on keeping siblings together, though, and that passion led me to make a decision I never thought I would.⁣ ⁣ In foster care, you can have a profile of what you can and can't handle, but the reality is getting a phone call from a child that's the opposite of what you've asked for. It's not that they can't find what you're looking for, but because of a different need. It's so easy to put ourselves into boxes or put restrictions on ourselves because of fear. For foster parents and any parent, we are fearful that we aren't equipped enough to take care of our little ones. Are we doing a good job? Are we providing enough? Will they turn out alright under my care? ⁣ ⁣ The answer is to put aside our fears and know we are doing our best. If we're even concerned about being a good parent, we're on the right track. As a foster parent, having our fears about ourselves and our children is valid. But think about the amount of fear and uncertainty the child has continuously gone through. You are there to help cast those fears away, as well as your own. We adapt and overcome. Don't discount yourself, and step outside your comfort zone. Something special happens when we push beyond our boundaries and just jump in.⁣ ⁣ #fostercarejourney #fearlessparenting #siblingbond #breakingbarriers #inclusivefostering #adaptandovercome
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I received a phone call from a social worker that I had been dreading throughout my entire foster parenting journey.⁣ ⁣ Before becoming a foster parent, I had a clear idea of what I was comfortable with. I told my social worker that I would never, ever take in a toddler—especially anyone under three. I was convinced that I wouldn’t be equipped as a single parent to care for such a young child. I had always thought I could manage kids who could dress themselves and talk, but never babies or toddlers. My focus was on keeping siblings together, though, and that passion led me to make a decision I never thought I would.⁣ ⁣ In foster care, you can have a profile of what you can and can't handle, but the reality is getting a phone call from a child that's the opposite of what you've asked for. It's not that they can't find what you're looking for, but because of a different need. It's so easy to put ourselves into boxes or put restrictions on ourselves because of fear. For foster parents and any parent, we are fearful that we aren't equipped enough to take care of our little ones. Are we doing a good job? Are we providing enough? Will they turn out alright under my care? ⁣ ⁣ The answer is to put aside our fears and know we are doing our best. If we're even concerned about being a good parent, we're on the right track. As a foster parent, having our fears about ourselves and our children is valid. But think about the amount of fear and uncertainty the child has continuously gone through. You are there to help cast those fears away, as well as your own. We adapt and overcome. Don't discount yourself, and step outside your comfort zone. Something special happens when we push beyond our boundaries and just jump in.⁣ ⁣ #fostercarejourney #fearlessparenting #siblingbond #breakingbarriers #inclusivefostering #adaptandovercome

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