\u201cWe\u2019re gay. There\u2019s no way we can be foster parents.\u201d That was the first thought of Brittany and Chelcey Altman, a young married couple living in Mustang, as they began their journey to fostering children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their journey wasn\u2019t without it\u2019s bumps. After multiple attempts at adoption, they had a biological son, Bryson, six years ago. Though he was the light of their life, they still felt something was missing. It wasn\u2019t until a co-worker told them that fostering was possible for gay singles and couples, that they contacted Homebased Services & Resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was surprised when the owner of Homebased, Diana Shores, returned our call personally,\u201d said Chelcey. \u201cShe said we sounded like we were a great couple and could help us foster. She was just amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After their initial training and intake, the couple shortly had their first foster children; a sibling group consisting of a six-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. Today, they have a combine brood of five under the age of 11; an older girl, a 7-month-old baby girl, their own bio child, and the sibling group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sibling group is foremost on their minds today, as they\u2019ve received notification that reunification with the bio mother is in the works and will happen within the next two weeks. \u201cTheir mom has worked her fanny off to get her babies back. We talk to her almost daily, and we\u2019ve agreed that staying in touch after they go home is best for the kids,\u201d said Chelcey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gripping each other\u2019s hands and teary-eyed, the couple freely admits, \u201cYes, we\u2019re sad, but it\u2019s a good sad. As foster parents, we\u2019re excited for them. We know they will be taken care of when they go home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked about giving this interview, both Brittany and Chelcey admitted they were nervous to speak about being gay and fostering, they knew it was important to time to end the stigma. \u201cIn the end, we\u2019ve made a difference in the lives of the 7 children we\u2019ve fostered. That\u2019s what\u2019s important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you or someone you know is interested in making a difference in a child\u2019s life, please contact Homebased Services & Resources at (918) 310-0115 to inquire about becoming a foster parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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