WHO ARE THE CHILDREN OF FOSTER CARE ?
Most of these children have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, the vast majority being victims of family violence. Many of these children also have psychological and medical needs that may require additional assistance and the ongoing support of a loving and dedicated family. Children who come into care are usually between the ages of 0-18. Many of these children have been abused, neglected, emotionally mistreated, exploited or sexually abused. Special needs children are those with multiple or severe problems. For some of these special needs children a loving foster home is the alternative to a treatment facility. You, as a Foster Parent, make the decision as to which children you feel would work best in your home. You never have to take a placement, and can ask for all the information available before agreeing to take a foster child into your family.
All foster children have suffered from abuse, neglect or abandonment. The children range from newborn to 18 years old. Many of the children exhibit challenging behaviors. The majority of children in care are part of sibling groups. The children may have emotional problems. The children are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some will have special medical problems. Others may have developmental or physical disabilities.
