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Hello - I have been considering being a Foster Parent for a few years.  I work at a non-profit and many of our people have lost their children to the foster care system - they are recovered right now and thoughtful sweet people, sad that they lost the opportunity to parent - this has been helpful to me because one of my concerns with becoming a foster mom is that I would become too protective of the child and not want to "give it back".  What I want to know FROM ERIKA - is what makes a good foster parent.  What makes a bad foster parent.  I want to nurture and have no children of my own

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you guys are just awesome!  this story was the catalyst after months of listening and learning so much about my own back yard... i finally had to register and comment just to say - emily harris you are a rockstar... keep it up all of you..thanks for taking me inside the building i pass on the freeway everyday on my way to work - really good selection of guests and as always good questions and flow

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