The need for foster homes in our community is considerable, but there is a critical shortage of available foster families. Many families think of opening their homes and hearts to children in need and only consider the positive benefits they can offer to a foster child, without also considering the possible repercussions that this action can have on their own children. The decision to become a foster parent is not an easy one to conceive as there are some crucial factors that need to be taken into consideration before deciding to begin the fostering process; one of those factors is one's biological children and the impact it will have on them. Without adequate preparation, training and realistic expectations, the social well-being of children at birth will be greatly affected. Michele Harp, a research fellow at the Nebraska State Foster Care Review Board, says, “Although states provide foster care training programs and literature addresses the challenges foster families face, such coverage is inadequate, unavailable or not yet accessible to foster families seeking to do so.” make an informed decision regarding custody” (ARPA). This article will argue that without proper training for the entire family, biological children will be negatively affected by the foster care process. The process of becoming a foster parent is not difficult. There are a number of steps that must be completed before obtaining the license; they include orientation, home study and training courses. Usually, it is only adults who attend an orientation where a discussion is held to learn what is involved in the foster care process, such as who are the children in need of homes, what are the requirements to become a licensed foster home. ..... half of the sheet ......dedicated to the birth of children to support them throughout the process because their feelings have a huge impact on the outcome of the home placement. Including birth children in the process decreases the chance that they will suffer negative effects and increases the chance that it will be a successful process. The quote from psychotherapist and social work counselor Gill Martin sums it up like this: "It's not just the parents who rely, but the whole family" (Martin)