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Steven Fisher replied on Instantmom12's thread "When to Ready the Room!!!".
Hi I’m not sure if you still use this but I’m currently thinking of fostering it’s been a thought for about 2 years now but circumstances made me put it off. I’m 25 and a single male I was just wondering how long the process takes to get certified and through the classes I know it’s probably a little different in my state and country but I’m just looking for a ballpark and also if you’ve gotten any advice what’s a reasonable annual salary to support a child my dad raised me and my sister in California alone so I know it’s possible. And my last question is did you meet anyone in the classes you took that you made friends with. Working full time I know I will need help with child care and I think other foster parents would be ideal with payment of course TIA for any advice and I hope all has been going well with your journey
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Steven Fisher replied on Ashley Accent's thread "Is 22 too young to be a single foster parent?".
Hi I hope all is well I’m not sure if you are still on this but I have been thinking about becoming a foster parent for a couple years I’m currently 25 and single so I know it would be a challenge especially without family around to help out. I am open to any age and gender with any disabilities or challenges that come with the child but I was wondering what kind of challenges have you faced if any especially starting young, after having experience would you have a ballpark annual salary that would be sufficient enough to support a child ( I know they give some money every month but I will be spending my money as well to make sure they have everything needed) and also did you meet anyone in the classes that you kept in contact with I’ll be working full time so if a child who is not in school is placed with me I would need to find some people to help with child care and I feel that other foster parents would be ideal and lastly how long did the whole process take I will be catching up on bills for the next month but I figured by time the classes and certifications are over I should be well past that with some saved as well I apologize for the lengthy questions I just want to get as much advice as possible before I begin the process so I can be prepared for what it will be like TIA for any advice