foster care

Ethan1
Community Member
Why am i in foster care? I still dont really understand
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pipsy
Community Member
Hi Ethan.  Not knowing anything about you, your post is hard to answer.  How old are you?  If you are in foster care, obviously your mother/father can't look after you.  This could be temporary.  Have you asked anyone why?  Usually foster care is short term till you can be returned to mother/father.  Maybe home life was violent, or m/d sick perhaps.  I would say you have what's known as a 'case worker'.  Ask her/him why you've been placed.  There are many reasons why you've been taken from home.  Don't be afraid to ask questions.