DH and I can't biologically have our own children. We were offered IVF but decided not to go down that route.
We are fortunate enough to have 3 spare bedrooms - our house is very spacious and I have a lot of time and love to give.
I feel very pulled towards fostering older children, perhaps sibling groups, and would feel privileged to advocate for them and provide a safe, stable home environment.
But (!) Neither DH or I have provable 'experience' of children; no neices/nephews or friends with kids and I haven't babysat since I was a teenager. Would we be disregarded?
Very willing to learn and I've read so many books about trauma. I have survived (and thrived from) an abusive childhood so have a bucket load of empathy!
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Absolutely no experience - any chance?
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Angelinia · 22/10/2022 20:05
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