Fostering
What is Fostering?
Fostering is the act of providing temporary care and support to children who are unable to live with their biological families due to various circumstances. Fostering involves offering a nurturing environment, guidance, and stability to these children, with the aim of promoting their well-being and development while they are in the care of foster families or individuals.
THE FOSTERING PROCESS
By following these four steps, the fostering process in South Africa aims to provide a structured and supportive framework for both foster parents and foster children, ultimately promoting the well-being and stability of children in need of care and protection.
Application & Assessment
Prospective foster parents apply and undergo assessments to determine their suitability.
Training& Preparation
Approved applicants receive training and support to equip them for foster care.
Matching & Placement
Foster parents are matched with a foster child based on compatibility and the child's needs.
Support & Review
Ongoing support and supervision are provided to foster families, with regular reviews to ensure the well-being of both the child and the family.
Baby G & Fostering
Our mission revolves around fostering care and raising awareness about the profound significance of foster care in our lives. Foster care isn't merely a passing notion to us; it's woven into the fabric of our existence, guiding our actions and thoughts every single day. It's not just a word; it's our reality, shaping our lives in profound ways.
Each moment is imbued with the awareness of what foster care means to us. It means opening our doors and hearts to strangers, witnessing them seamlessly integrate into our family. It means pouring our entire beings into nurturing these children, fully aware that our bond may be temporary, and saying goodbye may shatter our hearts.
It means enduring sleepless nights comforting children with night terrors, eating disorders, or other challenges that often accompany the pain they've endured before finding refuge in our home. Yet amidst the trials, there's an indescribable love, laughter, warmth, and closeness that permeates our family. Our unity isn't conventional; it's a source of healing for broken young lives, but also for us as a family.
The privilege isn't solely in providing a warm and loving home to these children; rather, it's in being transformed by their presence. They bless us, bring us joy, and leave an indelible mark on our hearts and souls. We are honored to be foster parents, experiencing the profound journey of love, growth, and transformation alongside these remarkable children.
Become A Foster Parent
Get in touch with us today if you want to become a foster parent and we will walk you through the entire process.