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8. It seems that being a foster parent is considered an occupation.

Sun Aug 18, 2013, 02:33 PM

Aug 2013

Birth parents should be given the same consideration.

I have not heard of a foster mother being told to get a job.

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Casualty of the War on Drugs. Downwinder Aug 2013 #2

All foster children need a CASA BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #3

Birth parents should get the same assistance as foster parents. Downwinder Aug 2013 #4

CASA is specifically set up for children in foster care. BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #5

Did not mean to detract from the excellent work CASA does. Downwinder Aug 2013 #6

I know. Most people don't know about CASA BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #7

It seems that being a foster parent is considered an occupation. Downwinder Aug 2013 #8

Good Point BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #9

CASA does *not* do excellent work mntleo2 Aug 2013 #12

I absolutely agree. I have an aunt who is a CASA volunteer and TxDemChem Aug 2013 #10

Granting child safety checks to the lowest bidder Doctor_J Aug 2013 #11