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Raising other people's children
Js_Other_Half
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I came across this book review recently, and thought I'd link to it.
"Wider Family Matters - a guide for family and friends raising children who cannot live with their parents"
I know various forum users are rearing children who aren't their own, and thought it may be useful to someone. I am sure you could order it from your library?
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/08/14/109146/wider-family-matters-a-guide-for-family-and-friends-raising-children-who-cannot-live-with-their.html
"Wider Family Matters - a guide for family and friends raising children who cannot live with their parents"
I know various forum users are rearing children who aren't their own, and thought it may be useful to someone. I am sure you could order it from your library?
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/08/14/109146/wider-family-matters-a-guide-for-family-and-friends-raising-children-who-cannot-live-with-their.html
The IVF worked;DS born 2006.
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Wow, I could have done with this a few years ago when I took on care of a 16 year old girl (student of mine in a dire situation). She was with me 3 years. As she was over 16 I assumed I could get no financial help for her, I also found it hard to know where the parent/friend/teacher boundaries lay. I wish I'd known about this book then.
To anyone who is doing this, it is hard work but very rewarding. My "ward" now has a child of her own and I am very proud of her, she is my best friend and considered part of the family by my parents and siblings. It is worth it.LBM:1/1/12Debts @ LBM:£43,546 :eek: Debts now: £9,486 :cool: 78% PAIDFound YNAB 1/2/14 - the best thing EVER!0 -
Thanks for this - this book looks really interesting. We have just taken on our 13yr old niece and we are finding it hard to find support.I like you. I shall kill you last.0
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Bump - I know lots of people don't read the site over a weekend.The IVF worked;DS born 2006.0
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I have written the details down, and signed up for their newsletters. This may be a great help to me. Thanks.When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.0
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