September 28
You don’t need to:
· Make a million dollars
· Own a Mansion
· Own your own home
· To be married
· Be available 24 hours, 7 days a week
· Be a stay at home mom or dad
Being a foster parent is not about being a millionaire, owning a mansion or even your home, being married, having your own children, and being tied down at home all day. Instead foster parents need to have a reliable income and not expect to get rich from being a foster parent. You need to have space in your home but can be single, work full-time, or even be retired and can pick the ages of children you would be willing to foster. More importantly you need to:
· Provide a safe caring home for a child/children
· Be flexible
· Work in collaboration with others
· Share your time and love
· A good listener, objective, non-judgmental
· Most important emphasize the positive to the child/children
Come learn about how you don’t have to be perfect to be a foster parent on September 28th at the Clinton County Department of Human Services Foster Parent Coffee Hour/Information Session at the Clinton County Department of Human Services at 105 W Tolles Dr. in St. Johns.
This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered, learn more, and ask questions of staff. Coffee and desserts will be provided for everyone. Come, socialize, and learn more by stopping by the Clinton County Department of Human Services on the 28th between 10 am and noon.
So take the time today to learn how you don’t have to be perfect by calling or e-mailing foster home recruiter Christine Sisung 989-224-5548 or sisungc@michigan.gov for more information.