Placement ending soon :(

[Muchadoaboutnuthing]

Our current placement looks like it will be ending at the end of the week. I hate this part of fostering :( I don't mind if they're going home and all issues have been resolved etc. but I'm not at all sure that where she is going is suitable. Unfortunately its only a voluntary care oder and basically one of the parents is demanding to have her home. She wants to go but for all the wrong reasons, she's running away from a huge mess she has caused in school. Also she's 18 in a couple of months which makes it harder again. Sorry, not looking for any advice, just need to vent lol. Can't do it much at home because our own kids are upset that shes leaving so trying to be a bit upbeat about it for them, focusing on the next placement etc.

[BusterTheDonk]

vent away muchado... having recently just gone through this, I know what a horrible time it is... you can't help but worry for them...

The only way I got through it was to truly believe that we'd done our very best, that our "job" was done, and that others needed us more... I can honestly say though it broke my heart...

Gosh - that sounded like advice.. sorry ... You will have made such a huge difference to her, and maybe even you can remain a friend to her?

Good luck and virtual hugs x x x

[SquidgyBrain]

sending hugs, it sure does make it harder when you are not convinced that it is in their best interests :(

Hang in there, vent away x

[Muchadoaboutnuthing]

Thanks for the replies. I always miss the kids when they leave either way but this is just under such horrible circumstances. You're right buster, and I do believe we have done our best for her. She needs so much more hellp though and I'm not convinced she's going to get it where she'd going. She'll be 18 soon and out of the system and I have real concerns for her future.

[bonnieslilsister]

I feel for you muchado. I hope you and your family are ok and of course your fc. The time spent with you will not be wasted xx