Begining foster parent orientation with medical condition

I'm 31, single, and have a joint disorder that leads to lots of pain. In my 20s, I had to drop out of college because of it, eventually receiving SSDI for a while before getting it under control. They approved me. If your doctor says you can, and you know your limits, it doesn't have to be a problem.

My former co-worker has medical issues with migraines. She has to take some pretty heavy duty meds for them sometimes. She was licensed and approved with her condition, but she normally only take older kids also. (older than 8) So that may have played into the decision, not sure. Good luck!

I have Lupus and degerative joint disease along with some other secondary conditions. I also am disabled and recieve SSD. Now I am married but I am the primary care taker. We had no problems. My Dr. did have to sign the physical form and felt confident that my health would be fine. Although stress is a triger for Lupus I have learned to deal and keep it at a minimum, I have a Bio teenaged daughter! LOL

My partner has a herniated disc (multiple) in her back from the military. We were told as long as her doctor says that she can take care of the baby but that baby needs to go to day care due to her medication, then we'll get approved as long as child goes to day care and my partner won't be left alone with the baby in case she needs sleep. She needs a lot more sleep than most people. However, when I am here she can take care of the baby when she's not sleeping so it won't seem like I'm a single parent all the time. We want an infant, so you are saying because of your disability they won't let us have an infant, or only if you're a single mom with a disability? Just clarifying, thanks.

I have Neurosarcoidosis which causes severe nerve pain in my head. My doctor signed the form but cautioned me about the stress. Stress is high for most foster families. Initially I felt great because I got to care for others instead of worrying about myself as a patient. Over the last few months though the stress took it's toll and I've landed myself in the emergency room 4 times with severe pain (migraine and bowel spasms). You should know your limits. It's great that you are thinking about not being able to lift a baby all the time but also remember to ask lots of questions at time of placement because an older child is also likely to have behavior issues that can be just as draining. But it can bed done!