What are some of the emotional problems that foster kids face.?

Queen Entreprenuer

1. They are confused about the parents. Both sets
They want to know why the bio parents did whatever it took to get them taken

Then they are not sure if the foster parents really care about them at all.

2. They are confused about the families.
Not sure why a family member didn't come get them. Their grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, someone that knows them.

Not sure if the foster family members accept them or just tolerate them during holidays.

3. Sometimes they do and say things to try to love of the foster parents. They may tell them that they hate them and want to leave to see the reaction. They may lie and tell them that life was better with the bio parents.

4. Once they are secure with the unconditional love of the foster family, then they have to deal with the emotional ties of the bio family and wondering whether they have to chose.

Foster children go through quite a bit emotionally. I am sure I haven't listed them all, but they need a lot of patience and understanding from everyone involved with them, the foster family, county workers, schools, etc. The only thing we can do is show love and support to them unconditionally. That is what helps. I hope this helps the asker.

jennie b

feeling unloved. dont fit in..If my own parents didnt want me how can anyone want me.. wondering what they did that was so bad that thier own parents didnt want them.

*Love is 1 Big Lie*

feeling unwanted by adults and familys. not knowing where to fit in at.

sammi

feeling u don't belong

sasherice2010

stress, depression, feeling left out in the family, wondering what you birth parents look like,& who they are, sometimes people feel like they weren't good enough thats why there parents put them up for adoption, etc...

Mom to Foster Children

Loss / separation / anxiety / fear / needing to belong / not understanding why he/she can't live with mommy or daddy / etc...

It's more like what they don't go through...

jen

i would say yes they fear not ever belonging to a family that they did something wrong for the reason why they are in foster care they want to know that they do belong that they are loved no matter what

Jordan C

They will always want to see there mother or father but they will never be able to see him or her! They'll be depressed! feel unwanted, like they dont fit in!

sam22254

Depends on their asge and what foster home they get into. their are some that just want the money and then there are some that do it for love of the children.
But all I have saw want to go home no matter now bab it was. It takes them time to trust again. Most go on with life because that's all they have.
What I feel sorry for is when they get 18 or have aged out they are out even if the foster mother wants to keep them longer they aren't alowed to keep them if they have other children this is a sad fact. And most have been and out of homes to many to count.. Sad way to keep these abuse children

Amie M

I know when I was in the foster care system, I felt like I wasnt wanted, not loved, worthless. You go through alot. I know for me it was hard bc my sister had gotten adopted and so did my three brothers. The foster home I was in that adopted my sister I thought they were going to adopt me but they didnt and thats when the hurt begins. You feel ashmamed. Then my parents who adopted my brother adopted me. Even then, I still felt like I was nothing. But I was able to over come that when I relized, that I was loved and wanted

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