Personal Accomplishments Of Becoming A Foster Parent

One personal accomplishment that I am proud of is the fact that I fostered a baby some time ago. The baby had the fetal alcohol syndrome and with the help of my wife, I was able to make a positive impact in someone’s life and be there for the child when he needed me the most. The process of becoming a foster parent was not in my plans, but due to the need to keep this baby within the family, I stepped in and became certified as a foster parent. The process was long and sometimes it was challenging to meet the demands of the Department of Children and Families; such as classes, interviews, and homework while working two jobs. At the end, the reward of having the chance to be helpful to a person in need made it all worth it.
We were able to

care for this newborn for the first six months of his life. He is now nine years old, lives with his maternal grandparents and we are still involved in his life, visiting and spending time with him. After caring for him, I realized that I could combine a rewarding career and making a living by helping others, so I worked for a Respite Program working with children and families. I was able to make a positive impact in someone’s life but it was actually the other way around and he helped me the most.