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Scenario

Why some people foster parent for the wrong reasons

I became a foster parent to help kids but three placements in and I realize I keep hoping each one will fill the hole left by my miscarriages

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Unprocessed grief can masquerade as altruism, leading us to seek healing through children who need healing themselves.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Foster parenting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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