Wy wife and I took in foster kids years ago. Had two girls in New Mexico for a year and a half until they were adopted out. Then several more up here in Oregon. We always had kids of similar ages when we did. When all of our kids were gone, then didn't do it any more. We did adopt one girl as a teen. Being a foster parent did have its challenges, but nothing we couldn't deal with. And our daughter is doing great things.

I am too old to be another woody allen... sorry.

I applied once. There is absolutely nothing in my background or life that should disqualify me. But, I never heard from them (New Orleans/Orleans Parish), so I assume it was because I was single or atheist. Not SURE if that was on the application, but it might have been.

I want to maybe foster teenagers when I am more stable. I'm scared to foster little ones because if they have to be given back to their family they wouldn't know how to keep in touch with me.

I've thought about it for years, and wished that I could. I've always hated the way certain groups worry about the fetus, yet could care less for the children already here who have just as much of a right to life as anybody.

I agree 100% being a foster parent is a an incredibly Brave and selfless thing to do . My husband and I went through the EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE and grueling process to become foster parents. The problem was our specific trainer/supervisor was flat out hostile from day 1, things got worse when we were forced to announce we are Humanists. They wouldn't let us change employees. However your experience would be completely different if you had a different government employee as your trainer.

Given that I am in flyover country, I think social services may disqualify me if they find out I'm an atheist o.O

I'm sure it can be very rewarding. And I'm always glad to hear of little humans finding a home.
But for me, I'll stick to animals , thanks !

Thats very nice.... my wife and I can only take care of each other and our dogs and our kids too when needed.

That is a great service for humanity. A big sacrifice. I don't think I could do it.