The Fearless Fostering Podcast

The Truth About Foster Parent Training: What It Doesn’t Prepare You For


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Let’s be honest — most foster parent training programs are designed to check a box. They’re full of important information, but they often leave out how it actually feels to be a foster parent.

If you’re a foster parent or considering becoming one, you’ve probably heard something like:
“Just complete your training hours, pass your home study, and you’ll be ready to welcome a child into your home.”

But here’s the truth:
Foster parent training is just the starting line — not the full playbook. And no one talks about what happens after the state checks “approved” on your file.

As someone who has walked this road and now helps other foster moms navigate theirs through my Foster Mama Lifeline community, I want to tell you what training doesn’t prepare you for — and what you can do instead to feel truly equipped.

Join The Foster Mama Lifeline Community here

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The Fearless Fostering PodcastBy Cathleen Bearse

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