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I am a single parent, work full time, at least 10 hrs of overtime a week, and have to travel on occasion. I currently have 3 kiddos with me....a 8 year old boy, a 5 year old girl and an 11 mo old girl!!! It was crazy at first going from single to 3 but I got the hang of it now School age kiddos have to do before and after school care done on site at the school which is nice and baby is at a daycare that is open from 530 am to 12 midnight.....holy crap!!! and we get to choose any 10 hours and allow you to do overtime hours if needed I use respite for weekends I have to work, travel to MI to visit family monthly sometimes 2 times a month and have no real support system as far as other family here in KY. For days where kids have no school, I take vacation days for until I run out and then I just dont get payed after that. My boss is also a foster parent and we did the training together so that is nice since he knows. I am able to adjust schedule if needed and do any appts I might need.
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wondering10
Is there anyone here who is a single foster parent AND works full-time (either running a business/telecommuting or working outside the home)? How many foster kids do you have/feel comfortable having? I'm not a foster parent, but I want to become one down the road, maybe 5-7 years. I'm trying to start my own business and save for a house, so it'll be awhile. Anyway, I've always wanted to have a big family, so I'm just curious as to what you single foster parents feel is "doable".