An additional six months may be allowed if the judge approves. Tony and Michele Koenig began fostering Hannah and Matthias when it was almost certain that the biological parents would not be able to care for them. The couple had never seen Hannah in person and had seen Matthias only once before bringing them into their home. A lot of families are afraid to adopt especially older children because they don't know their whole history. You don't know every bit of your partner's history, but you're still willing to commit and learn about each other as you go.
Foster parents select the age of the child and the level of needs they are comfortable meeting.
The biological parents could make themselves suitable to raise their child. The benefits to the child are great. And it's good for the adopting parents because they get a child who doesn't have as many trust issues, Fisher said. In Harris County and 12 surrounding counties, statistics show there are 709 children in state custody and awaiting adoption. Some 25 percent of that total have siblings in the count.