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When foster parents question their motivations

I started fostering because I thought I was called to it but six months in I realize I just wanted to feel needed and important

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Good intentions are not enough to sustain the difficult work of caring for traumatized children who may not be grateful.

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