First time foster parents
Hi all,
Looking for some advice really
My husband’s niece has been taken into care. She’s 13. No one else in the family has stepped forward to help. It’s broken my heart so after several long discussions we have decided to get involved. Her social worker came over tonight and we had a discussion around her potentially staying with us until she is 18. It’s a little overwhelming but something we thought may happen.
They want to go down the foster route because of how many different family members have had her, they don’t want this to just be another failure. We have agreed to do a viability assessment and become foster parents.
About my husband’s niece, she has a terrible attitude at times but it’s only because she’s never had stability and doesn’t feel loved so she acts out, she’s seen violence, drug taking, drinking etc.
I would really appreciate any and all advice on this.
Thank you