The Wilsons foster as a family. Every family member participates in the care of the foster children. Mrs. Wilson sets small and realistic goals, ones the child can easily achieve. Every time a goal is met, a new one is set. The Wilsons describe themselves as flexible and patient.
Respite care is important, but hard to come by.
The Wilsons count on support groups and ongoing training opportunities to keep them energized and knowledgeable about how to care for their foster children. Successful fostering of special needs children takes highly-skilled families with a special interest and feeling for handicapped children. Their skill and interest is what enables children to develop positive, hopeful attitudes about themselves. Home is where the care is .