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I am a single male who has been considering adoption for several years. I moved to Florida a few years ago and have finally come to the decision to adopt. The only 'decision' I have made is that I don't think I can handle an Infant/Toddler so have opted to adopt from the county public system. Part of me wants to look to adopt a sibling group as I know they tend to be hard to place and I have the love and income to support that. The other part of me says, you've never had kids what makes you think you can raise a group of kids..... I have registered for the PRIDE classes in Metrowest, Orlando scheduled to start 1/15/2014. The only experience I have with adoption is my best friends, adopted their wonderful now 8 year old daughter and took her home when she was but a few days old. I guess my questions are for those who have gone before, what should I expect, what should I look out for and am I completely nuts?
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I am a foster parent in Florida and was a foster parent in Orange county for a couple years. Devereux is an excellent agency in Orange county and we have had a largely positive experience fostering through them. They give lots of help and there are lots of resources available to you.Personally, I think larger families are easier, but I am a SAHM and have a husband that takes care of my financial needs. If you are able and willing to deal with behavioral problems, by all means, foster older children. (2+) It's not fair to assume all older kids have behaviors, but 98percent of my older kids all did so I would go into placements expecting behaviors and being pleasantly surprised if behaviors don't show up. Good luck!!!
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I am a foster parent in Florida and was a foster parent in Orange county for a couple years. Devereux is an excellent agency in Orange county and we have had a largely positive experience fostering through them. They give lots of help and there are lots of resources available to you. Personally, I think larger families are easier, but I am a SAHM and have a husband that takes care of my financial needs. If you are able and willing to deal with behavioral problems, by all means, foster older children. (2+) It's not fair to assume all older kids have behaviors, but 98percent of my older kids all did so I would go into placements expecting behaviors and being pleasantly surprised if behaviors don't show up. Good luck!!!