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Adjusting to an unfamiliar environment while dealing with so much change can be an incredibly difficult journey.

It takes time for them to settle in, he shares.

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They come in with a lot of emotional baggage and uncertainty.

They need stability, Jatin explains.

More than anything, they need to feel safe, both physically and emotionally.

A thoughtful single dad in a grey sweater, sitting at a table, contemplating a decision.

Trust doesnt come easily for them.

After losing so much, many childrenstruggleto believe that their new caregivers truly have their best interests at heart.

Its heartbreaking to see how guarded they are, Jatin says.

Single dad considers fostering son’s 14-year-old friend from troubled home, unsure of decision.

Theyve had to fend for themselves for so long that accepting kindness can feel foreign to them.

It requires a lot of strength, Jatin points out.

Consistency is key, Jatin says.

Single dad faces tough decision about taking son’s best friend into family, image includes text about child’s at-risk status.

Some children struggle with the way a new household functions.

The structure, the routines, and even the expectations may be vastly different from what theyre used to.

Its not just a new homeits a whole new way of living.

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Not every child finds the right fit in afoster home.

Thats the unfortunate reality, Jatin admits.

A good foster home can change a childs life, but not every child gets that chance right away.

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What are your thoughts on this?

Would you ever consider fostering a child in need?

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Man Is Conflicted On What To Do When Asked To Foster Son’s Friend, Updates With A Happy Ending

Man Is Conflicted On What To Do When Asked To Foster Son’s Friend, Updates With A Happy Ending

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