Am I crazy for thinking I could do this?
Myself (33F) and my husband do not have any children. I am a teacher that works with teenagers, but that is the extent of our contact with kids. I’ve always been interested in foster care, but haven’t had the money or space to seriously consider it until recently.
Last night, I went to a Q&A put on by Utah Foster and every other person there was already a parent. I am now having major doubts about my capacity to do this as someone who has always been child free.
I’m aware that separation from bio parents is inherently traumatic, and I feel even less equipped to help children with trauma. I want to provide kids a soft place to land during the worst periods of their lives, but I’m worried my inexperience would make things even worse.
Are there any other people who went from zero kids to fostering? What was your experience like? Am I crazy for considering this? Any insights or advice would be appreciated.