sent for an info pack...

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dh & i have been talking about foster care on/off for some time now..

dh is a social worker, i am an occupational therapist and we have a ds (16) and a dd (nearly 10)

i have finally 'taken the plunge' and sent an initial enquiry to our local LA. i know it is only an enquiry but it suddenly feels like such a huge step! we are also currently in the process of having a large extension built on our home to accomodate dh's elderly parents in a 'granny annexe' style building so i am a bit worried that LA will write us off as being crazy! (which we are a bit, but in a good way )

any advice? anything you wish you had known/been prepared for at this stage?

thanks in advance

i think having a large extend family is just want most of these children need

my lo wasn't aware want a grandmother was until they stayed with us lo kept repeating granny over and over agin because they have never heard the word.

grand parents can lend a whole wealth of parenting experince and probably will make back up carers.

well done for taking the first step

Good luck, and I second maypole. Having the family close will be a huge benefit.

Will be interesting for your dh to see life from the other side as well.

dh works in alcohol rehab, he has quite a poor view of social workers in general.. so yes, it could be quite interesting!

my own parents live just around the corner and are very supportive

thanks for the encouragement