The children that come into care are of all ages and backgrounds. Children in foster care are funny, smart, exasperating, energetic, needy, athletic, shy, musical, etc… just like all children, only they don’t necessarily have stability and support. They have all experienced separation from their family and the effects of parental abuse or neglect, but all are still growing and can thrive in a stable environment.
Resource parents can specify the age and gender of children that would best fit with their family. Some foster resource parents prefer to work with teenage children or sibling groups, while others do better with younger children or children with special needs.