Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
Aug 29, 2026 · 7 min · 5 segments
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! **Question:** I recently received an autism diagnosis in my mid-30s. I have relatively low support needs and am…
I have relatively low support needs and I'm working with a therapist to identify the best ways to manage my energy.
I think I could still be a good foster parent, but will it be an issue with an agency? So Elise, first of all, thank you so much for asking this question.
And congratulations on receiving new information about yourself that can help you better understand your needs and your strengths and how you navigate the world.
What agencies will want to know is whether or not you can provide a safe, stable, nurturing home for a child who needs you.
I have relatively low support needs and I'm working with a therapist to identify the best ways to manage my energy.
I think I could still be a good foster parent, but will it be an issue with an agency? So Elise, first of all, thank you so much for asking this question.
And congratulations on receiving new information about yourself that can help you better understand your needs and your strengths and how you navigate the world.
What agencies will want to know is whether or not you can provide a safe, stable, nurturing home for a child who needs you.
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