As printed in Fostering Illinois, Mary Ann Brownstein; Editor - DCFS

This poem was submitted by a grandmother with the following comment....

"These are important feelings that all foster grandparents must feel, that I tried to put into words. A child's bond must not be broken with 'Mom', and believe me, I would die before trying to do it or let anyone else do it....What an effort at times! But, if a mom is sincere and really trying, then she should be helped along the way....and the child should not suffer in the process. This makes me a special grandma, right? Tough, but well worth it!"