On: Foster father takes in only terminally ill children

[LeifCarrotson]

Not always. Biological parents, at least in my area, can often reclaim the kids.

[travmatt → LeifCarrotson]

The goal is usually to reunite the child with their parent, but circumstances often intervene. Children have a larger network of caregivers (aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, even church members and family friends) that also play a large role.