This can be challenging. It demands your time, talents and energy. In the end, it may show you your personal best. Many men and women who step up to do this revel at the minor miracles that occur in their foster children's lives - and in their own. It's also a space to process feelings about home and family.
Many children grieve over the separation from their parents.
Yet, they may have mixed emotions, as well. It is important to be able to express, accept and understand feelings, both yours and your foster child's. While some kids may have developed good survival skills, all are fragile and vulnerable on one level or another after what they've been through. Your presence and your love can truly change a life. You won't be doing this all alone, though.