Foster care agencies generally get just a few infants each year. Many people who become foster parents want a child under the age of two. If you decide you will only take and infant, you will wait a long time for a placement. Eventually you will get a call for an infant, so do not get discouraged. Also, do not rule out taking an older child.
Older children are more independent and more vocal.
They can communicate their needs easier than an infant, which makes life easier for all involved parties. As a foster parent, you have to commit to a child that you are comfortable with. Even though all children in foster care are in need of a home, take the time to figure out what age foster child will be a good match for your family. This will help the child and your family have a more pleasant placement. Choosing a foster child that is an age that you are comfortable with makes foster parenting easier.