When we first started, children who cut school, stole from the store or were non-compliant were considered difficult. Children today often have many more behaviors, such as violence, verbal abuse, threats, and other behaviors that just tear up a family.
Here are some of the foster family behaviors that make today's families successful regardless of the difficult behaviors of the children.
1. Parents on the same page.
2. Natural children well bonded and aware of what the family is about to do.
3. Family has a good support system.
4. Parents participate in on-going training.
At Atkinson Family Services we are passionate about our foster families as well as our foster children. We have worked hard to provide relevant training as well as an active support system.
So, there remains the question, "Who deserves services?" Will there be foster families available to take these hard working children? Call, email, ask us questions. The time is soon coming when the children will need you.