I caught my breath when I saw this first sentence of an email this afternoon. Commuter Husband and I can now start our 40 hours of required observation to be foster care certified in the State of Texas. We have two choices:
- We can spend time at the Jonathan's Place shelter.
AND/OR
- We can coordinate visiting an active home. We have been provided a list of 11 families that we can contact.
The last sentence of the email says: "I hope you enjoy your time with the children and that this process helps you in your understanding of them and their needs!"
It just got real, really real. I am energized and nervous and ready.
LEARN MORE ... Here is a 12 minute video "ReMoved"
Please find a few minutes to watch. Let me know your impressions ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQUwdAjE0
https://removedfilm.myshopify.com/
From the website:
LEARN MORE ... Here is a 12 minute video "ReMoved"
Please find a few minutes to watch. Let me know your impressions ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQUwdAjE0
https://removedfilm.myshopify.com/
From the website:
"The ReMoved Films are being created with the intent to bring light to the often unknown subjects of Foster Care and Child Abuse/Neglect. The films educate those who are learning, while simultaneously identifying with those who understand all too well. The films are available online to watch for free. We do this because even though the cost of creating a film is high, we believe these films can have the most impact when they're most easily accessible.
Our goal is that these films would serve as a key tool in raising up and training good foster parents, social workers, court-appointed special advocates, and the many other adults who interact with children in foster care. To that end, we encourage foster care related agencies and organizations to use the film in their training, outreach, and fundraising endeavors."
