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[quote=Anonymous]I fostered a tween and ultimately did not adopt. It was really hard. I think it would have been easier if a) I had more experience beforehand parenting kids that age and b) had more mental health support for the child and myself lined up. Everyone I know who adopted from foster care, regardless of the age at which the child was adopted, has dealt with IEPs and inpatient mental health care for the kids. And they all have needed counseling and antidepressants/antianxiety meds themselves. If you are not prepared for the police to be at your house or to spend time in an ER waiting to see if your kid will be admitted, you should not adopt. It is not guaranteed that you will experience these things but it is very likely. With that said, teens need parents and if you can do it well you will do a tremendous amount of good.[/quote]
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