I always have a soft spot for kids who are in foster care because I used to be in foster care when I was growing up.
Oh really? Why were you put into foster care? Was it arranged through the government or a social service agency?
It was done through a social service agency. My childhood was not that great and I was placed into a home with a caregiver who did not really care.
I'm sorry to hear that! Did you not have a grandparent or other relative that you could've lived with?
No I did not and the sad thing about that is a foster parent has the opportunity to make a difference in a child's life and be a source of inspiration and encouragement but some are in it just for the money.
Man that's messed up. We're you with a man or woman? Until the early 20th century, the system was largely run by women.
Mine was a woman and I became her "maid". I disliked her so much because she was so unkind to me. I felt like I was not a person but an object and she smoked like a chimney.
Oh that's the worst, I hate the smell of cigarette smoke. It's unfortunate that you weren't any of the quarter of all children that were placed with relatives in 2012.
Nope I did not make that cut. But I am going to become a foster parent myself and make a difference. I want to inspire and motivate the children that will be in my care.