New to the family

[OctoberRain]

The 1st part of August my family will be getting a new child. I have a brother that has been in constant trouble his entire life and he had a daughter that none of us know about. In December she was severely physically abused and has been mentally abused and neglected her entire life. CPS removed her from her mother and the mother's boyfriend and placed her in foster care. I was contacted 2 months ago about my niece and my husband and I decided to step up and take this child on as one of our own. She is 6 years old. I have never met her and I am scared, worried, excited and nervous about this all at the same time. I do not have any idea what to expect. I have never had to deal with an abused child. I do know that God will help me out with Maryah. She is also the reason I am trying out CafeMom. Maybe I will meet parents that have went through the trails and tribulations of having a foster child and give me some ideas and answers when or if a situation arises.

We just purchased bunk beds for the girls and they are getting new dressers tomorrow. Everything is coming along a little at a time. I still feel overwhelmed. After all 5 kids are a big deal. I hope I did not bite off more then I can chew; but my heart tells me that I can endure anything to give this precious Angel Girl a change to be a child and have a normal childhood.

[wrtmom]

Jul. 20, 2007 at 12:45 AM She is still young, thank God. Get her into counseling asap. Social services has all sorts of support services available...use them!!   Good luck.