Texas has become the third state to implement rules governing smoking in foster homes. Beginning in 2007, smoking will be prohibited in foster homes and in automobiles in which foster children are riding. Similar rules were already in force for day care centers in Texas. Researchers have documented the dangers to children of exposure to second-hand smoke. A great number of children in the Texas foster care system are at risk medically. For instance, our family has adopted five boys and three of them have serious asthma conditions. Additionally, one of them also has a very serious heart condition. Exposure … Continue reading →