Foster Parent
- Hannah L
- Feb 23
- 2 min read
I yearn to be a guiding light
For children in the darkest night
To be a shelter in the storm
And keep them safe, keep them warm
But my apartment is not right
It doesn’t meet the qualifications in sight
I long to be a foster parent, it’s true
But I must find another way to pursue
The passion in my heart burns bright
From the resilience born out of my own plight
I’ve overcome my childhood trauma, you see
And now I have a powerful desire to set children free
To protect and save, to guide and serve
This is the purpose I truly deserve
I will find a way, no matter the cost
For the love in my heart cannot be lost
I will fight for the rights of young
And be their voice when they have none
The journey may be tough, the path may be long
But I will not rest until every child is strong
Though my apartment may not qualify
My passion and drive will never die
I will find a way to make a difference, you’ll see
For the children who need someone like me
I qualify to be a foster parent, but my apartment does not. I live in a one bedroom and it's not sufficient per foster care rules. I so badly want to take in children; children that the rest of the foster care parents out there are afraid to take. The high risk children come with big risks. Risks I've been through my entire life. I already know that my life will never be stress free. I grew up in survival mode; living how I needed to live to survive. I've dealt with so many traumatic events, so many injustices and having to advocate and defend myself at every corner. I might as well be doing that by trying to heal and save some children. Children that the word deems unworthy.
I joke a lot about how I don't understand why God hasn't let me win the lotto yet. Would I buy a nice house with 4 bedrooms and a brand new car that can seat 6? YES! For selfish reasons? That's a half yes. I would fill that home with, "Unwanted" children. I would show them love, no matter how hard they push. The 6 seater? While nice to drive, I would need a large vehicle for all the kids I plan on saving. But God seems to have other plans for me currently.
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