That’s an option I was thinking about. I have two extra rooms in my house. I have a homeless guy living in one right now, but he’s on his feet and about to be moving in a few weeks. I would love to have a couple kids running around here. It would bring so much joy into my home. I think I’m going to look into it. Thank you for putting this in my heart and head.

My post might have triggered you to respond. However, the thought was in your thoughts and heart already. It will be wonderful when things turn around and we can actively work on these kinds of things.

i've been living in a one bed apt. Will be moving inro a 4 bedroom house in time for New Years Eve. There is something about being there when the New Year starts that makes me feel like the energy of my existence is changing for the good.

and therein lies my other long years plans! Mine includes parents (married man & woman) that are willing to take in foster siblings as their own, with a separate organization that did mentoring, i.e. mechanic shop that would be willing to train a kid that wanted to do the same, hairdressers, teachers, whatever the profession, the person would be willing to bring in kids and literally show them hands on experience so the kids could decide if it was what they really wanted.
Met Truett Cathey years ago, and didn't know at the time that he had a similar methodology for helping kids who wanted to own their own franchise, plus has/had an org that put siblings in homes willing to take them as their own.
Beautiful plansWIPatriot!!

Yes, mentoring young people involves many things. Helping them find their passion in terms of what to do as a profession is a huge part of encouraging them to live their best life.