There are hundreds of thousands of kids each year in the American foster care system. Kids of any age may find themselves part of the system due to having incarcerated parents, death of family, abuse, and other unfortunate circumstances. These kids need good homes to go to, temporarily or long-term. There are a lot of responsibilities that come with being a foster parent. If you are considering becoming a foster parent, here are three things to ask yourself to gauge your commitment and readiness:
