When you have decided to adopt a child from foster care, there are likely many things going through your head at any one time. You might be wondering, above all, what you will need to do to keep them well and happy. In short, you will wonder and worry about all of the things that parents normally have to worry about, and this is entirely natural. In fact, if you found that you were not worrying, that in itself would be somewhat more of a concern. One of the main things you might yourself being worried about is their health, as you want to make sure that they are going to be as healthy as possible for their whole lives if possible.  If you’ve had them for awhile, you may know some of the health issues that they will be faced with in the coming years.  However, many parents are not so lucky.   When they receive a child into care, they are often given very little information about the background of the child including medical concerns.  There are certain things we can control her and certain things we cannot control, and it is important that we make sure we are focused on that which we can control. By looking after the health of your foster child, you will ensure that you are giving them the highest level of care.

Eyesight Problems

Something which can be a common issue for young children is eyesight problems, and as such it is something that you should be on the lookout for from the very start. Being aware of any of the signs of eyesight problems will ensure that you can get them the help they need, should they need it. It will also be important to make sure that you take your child to an optometrist on a regular basis, generally around once a year while they are young. They can point out any problems which there might be, and ensure that your child is going to be able to overcome them with the proper treatment and care. Whether it’s myopia or nearsightedness, or anything else, you can be sure that there is a solution, so there is no need to worry.

Asthma

It is relatively common for young children to develop asthma, and it’s something that you should be on the lookout for as well. For most children who do get asthma young, it also goes fairly young in life, so it’s something that – while a serious condition – will hopefully also not be a long-lasting one. However, while it persists, management is key, and that means ensuring that your child is equipped with the proper inhaler and any other equipment which may prove important for them. In time, their asthma will hopefully disappear, and in the meantime you can help them by supporting them all you can.

Diabetes

Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more common among children, and it’s something you need to look out for. You should make sure to get your children tested often if you want to be able to stay on top of it should it occur, as it is likely to be a serious illness which you need to manage well. Hopefully your family won’t be struck with this particular illness, but if you are then make sure that you are managing it properly.