Just starting out, need honest advice

There is only one answer . . . YES!! You will get attached. You will love them (although you won't love them all exactly the same). It will break your heart when they leave. And that is how life works . . . relationships change, loved ones die or move away, friendships strenthen and fade. I don't regret investing my time and love into my relationship with my friend just because she eventually moved across the country. Or my grandmother who died, or my foster children who reunited with their families. I cherish the time that I had, grieve the loss, hold the memories, and invest today in what I have now. If you are really concerned that you cannot handle the loss, maybe consider only emergency or respite placements. I do find that the kids who are in my home for one or two nights kind of feel a little more like babysitting or sleepovers than the kids who are here on a long term basis and get intertwined in your family life and activities. Foster care is challenging and has great rewards. I wish you luck on your journey.

Thankyou so much for that. I will take on board what you said when I have my meeting next week. xxxxx