Training

this past Saturday I took more classes for foster licensing. If I understand correctly, this was all the training I needed before January 8, 2016 when my 6 month provisional license expires. Then I'll get the official license that is good for 2 years. I need to refresh on what training is required every two years after that.

These classes were PRIDE 5, 7 and 8. PRIDE 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are mandatory prior to being licensed. I took those 5 back in November 2014.

These classes focused on change and a small snapshot into all that changes in the lives of the children and families and Foster parents lives.

While the classes are certainly eye opening, I don't expect then to fully prepare me for what Foster care really is.

I've heard a lot of people say that Foster care wasnt at all what they expected; it wasn't as bad as they had been prepared for.

Whatever happens, I don't expect to be prepared, but I do know I've had adequate training and that thr Lord is on my side. He always has been. He won't ever leave me. Amen.