Thinking About The Possibility Of Fostering Explained In Short

I spent an evening last night with my sister (Cath) and her husband Ian. They cooked me and my wife a lovely meal and I have to say that it was an enjoyable evening. During one of the many conversations that we all had Cath spoke about the fact that they are thinking about the possibility of fostering a child….

Cath and Ian have been in a relationship for the last twelve years and have been married for the last six. They seem, at least from the outside, like a very happy couple and when I speak to my sister she does rave on about Ian and his many qualities. It has not been a secret that they have been trying for a baby since they became married all those years ago but for reasons I am not entirely sure of it just has not happened. Cath has stated that the doctors and specialists seem to believe that there is nothing wrong medical wise or health wise preventing her from becoming pregnant which makes the whole thing even more frustrating. Both her and Ian think they would make superb parents and I would most certainly agree.

So in a way this is why they have decided to look into the becoming a foster carer/parent route. They have read through a variety of leaflets and other resources and are due to have a meeting to discuss their suitability later this month.

As her brother I am going to, of course, support Cath, as well as her husband Ian, every step of the way, not that I can probably do all that much in reality. As a father of two young children myself I realise as to why they are so eager to become parents; I wish them both every success in the world.