Results: Group Homes *VS* Foster Homes
1.
1.
Is it fair for siblings to be split up into different foster homes in the event of one parents death when caused by the other?
Yes
8%
•
107 votes
No
73%
•
922 votes
Undecided
18%
•
227 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
11 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.32% | 4 | |
| normally i would say maybe not. but, whatever is emotionally going to get the kids through is the most important thing | 0.08% | 1 |
| i think it would be unfair even if one parents death was not caused by the other. | 0.08% | 1 |
| na | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends | 0.08% | 1 |
| it's unfair but may, in some cases, be unavoidable. | 0.08% | 1 |
| i think is best if they can stay together but depends on circumstances | 0.08% | 1 |
| not fair but might have to happen if no one can take them all | 0.08% | 1 |
2.
2.
Would it depend on the circumstances and the number of children or should that even matter? Depends on Number of Children
16%
•
198 votes
Doesn't Matter How Many Children
51%
•
647 votes
Depends on the Circumstances
32%
•
401 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
•
21 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.47% | 6 | |
| na | 0.47% | 6 |
| they should not be apart brothers and sisters should stay together | 0.08% | 1 |
| im sure its hard to find people willing to take two or more children. | 0.08% | 1 |
| . | 0.08% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.08% | 1 |
| everything should be done to keep them together | 0.08% | 1 |
| they should be kept together | 0.08% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.08% | 1 |
| other | 0.08% | 1 |
| they should stay together no matter what | 0.08% | 1 |
3.
3.
Should we have more group homes for children across the US in place of foster homes just for situations like this where the children can stay together?
Yes
66%
•
834 votes
No
15%
•
193 votes
More Group Homes Would Mean More Tax Money
17%
•
216 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
•
24 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| na | 0.47% | 6 |
| undecided | 0.32% | 4 |
| 0.32% | 4 | |
| idk | 0.24% | 3 |
| all types of alternatives are good, some foster homes don't work for the kids | 0.08% | 1 |
| i don't know enough about this stuff to have an opinion of it. | 0.08% | 1 |
| more group homes would likely mean more children that don't get the proper supervision and love needed to grow up to be a normal adult. | 0.08% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.08% | 1 |
| dont know | 0.08% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.08% | 1 |
| other | 0.08% | 1 |
4.
4.
If the oldest sibling is able and old enough to care for and support them all, should they be allowed to live together in a home of their choosing? Only if Oldest Sibling is 18 or Older
61%
•
774 votes
No, They Should Have to Go Through the System Like Everyone Else
13%
•
168 votes
Yes, But Only if They Could Pay For the House and Not the Taxpayers
23%
•
287 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
38 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.55% | 7 | |
| na | 0.55% | 7 |
| not sure | 0.32% | 4 |
| n/a | 0.08% | 1 |
| n/a. | 0.08% | 1 |
| if the oldest sibling is at least 16 i think they should be allowed to care for the younger ones. | 0.08% | 1 |
| it should depend on the maturity of the oldest sibling and if they have any income to support everyone. | 0.08% | 1 |
| not only age as a reason to allow but how responsible the oldest is | 0.08% | 1 |
| i can't answer that question. | 0.08% | 1 |
| other | 0.08% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on a lot of things ! | 0.08% | 1 |
| you can't answer that question so blindly. it would totally depend on the situation | 0.08% | 1 |
| ... | 0.08% | 1 |
| it's a lot of responsibility to give to someone who has been through a lot. i think they should be given the option and given support to be able to do so. | 0.08% | 1 |
| depending on age | 0.08% | 1 |
| the oldest sibling shouldn't be forced into the role of parent | 0.08% | 1 |
| n | 0.08% | 1 |
| if the oldest sibling is proven mentally capable then yes, even at 16 yrs old they should be given their parents social security to take care of their younger siblings. | 0.08% | 1 |
| idk | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on the situation | 0.08% | 1 |
| yes | 0.08% | 1 |
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