Many foster parents will tell you how grateful they are to be able to alter the course of a child’s life in such a significant way. Autumn is a season for change, and if you have ever wondered if you should become a foster parent, there is no better time to take that first step. You have the power to make a difference in the life of a child in need, in both simple and profound ways. And that child will make your life so much better in exchange. Here are three reasons to fall in love with fostering.

1. You are filling a vital need.
2. You will change perspectives for the better.
3. You will invite more joy into your life.

#1. You are filling a vital need. 
In the United States, the need for foster parents is great. Currently, there are nearly 400,000 foster youth nationwide. These children need safety, security, and the love and support of a caring adult, and there is no better reason to become a foster parent.

#2. You will change perspectives for the better. 
There are a lot of misconceptions about both foster parents and foster children. Foster families have the opportunity to shatter those myths and change perspectives for the better, whether it’s with friends and family, or the public at large. You may even inspire others to follow in your footsteps.

#3. You will invite more joy into your life. 
What could be better than the laughter of a child or teenager filling the home? If you already have biological children, your lives will be so much richer as your family grows. And if you do not have children of your own, you will be inviting the potential for more joy and love in your life.

While there are many reasons to fall in love with the idea of fostering a child or teenager, actually becoming a foster parent is a big decision. For information on how to take that first step, contact Clarvida today.