Foster panreting??????????

Question

i have five kids of my own and i am thinking of helping a child in need because i was a foster child but i live in a two bedroom apartment i have a good job that pay's a lot of money weekly i want to adopt 2 kids i live in nyc can i still adopt while living in a two bedrooom apt. i want to adopt a boy and a girl i am 4 girls and 1 boy

Answer 1

In order to be a foster parent you have to be able to provide adequate sleeping quarters for foster children.  Living in a two bedroom apartment isn't even adequate for five children, and no adoption agency or even lawyer is going to place children into a home with only two bedrooms.  If your job pays so well why don't you purchase a house or at the very least rent a 4 bedroom apartment  

Answer 2

Chances are with a 2 bedroom apartment, they would say no. Since you have 5 kids already, the state would think its over crowded.

What do your 5 kids think about this? They are already crowded in their home, they might not be so excited about 2 other kids added to the mix. Chances are they would resent them for making your apt. even more crowded.

If you really do have a good job, and your serious about adopting, find a bigger place first.  

Answer 3

That's a lot of kids for a small amount of space.

If you have a good enough job, why don't you just get a bigger apartment?

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a foster parent but i think you will need a bigger house.ps good luck

Answer 5

I think you are a good person to want to help other kids with already having 5 of your own but you do need something bigger for the 5 you already have before you get any more but after you have gotten a bigger place go for it sounds like you really care we need more people like you in the world good luck in what ever you decide to do and god bless you and your kids

Answer 6

i was a foster parent here in ohio for 3 kids. children of the same gender could share a room, however not children of the opposite gender. each had to have his or her own bed, of course. each had to have his or her own dresser, and space.

i don't think they'd let you do it if the laws are anything like they are in Ohio. here, they're actually strict about making sure the kids don't just have a hopefully loving foster home, but also the space they need.

i think you'd be a great and loving foster mom. you just need more room for your kids.