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Daily Journal, Never Mind Which Day I'm Supposed to Be On...
I'm just not clerically inclined and can't keep up with myself. My daily (well, okay, every few days) journal will just be dated now. Besides, counting the days was making me anxious beyond healthy...
So today, D is supposed to come to see the house where he'll be living the next 120 or so as the courts deem necessary or advisable. I don't really get the whole thing but this kiddo comes from a family who loves him and he's been told he's going to live in a foster home for a few
… ContinuePosted by Anne Hughes on February 8, 2010 at 3:00pm
beyond frustrated...............fingerprints!!!!
We've even driven to the capital, having her prints taken by the state patrol office there! Returned. Just like the sets taken by the local police station, and like the ones taken electronically.
We started the process in May of 09, and here we are in February… Continue
Posted by Sue Williams on February 7, 2010 at 10:55pm
Daily Journal, Day 8
Been working all morning at making the little nests ready for my little kiddos and anxiously awaiting the final word. I thought the rooms were done except for making the beds but once I got in there realized there was so much more to do! Just taking a break before finishing up.
If we get O and F today, I'll have to stay home with them while Steve does the pre-placement meeting with D. He admitted last night he's very nervous. We're t
… ContinuePosted by Anne Hughes on February 5, 2010 at 11:16am — 4 Comments
Daily Journal, Day 7 - wow, where does the time go?
Well, we're on pins and needles with emotional overload at the moment. Meeting with a possible new member of the family tomorrow at 3 PM and may have a couple little ones join us mid-day after a court hearing.
Looks like sweet little O and F will be finding a permanent home away from mom and family. While this is in many ways heartbreaking, we can only praise God they will be safe.
Mom did
… ContinuePosted by Anne Hughes on February 4, 2010 at 6:30pm
Daily Journal, Day 5, I think?
It was a roller coaster yesterday, beginning with a migraine. Wouldn't you know, we got "the call." Our rep had a Hispanic pair, girl 8 (O) and boy 5 (F). I was ecstatic! Since the boy had uresis issues, I ran out to Target for mattress protectors, which I'd meant to purchase long ago and forgot.
These kids had been in FC for 1 1/2 years prior, due to alcoholic parents and physical abuse. The parent(s) had rehabbed and the kids were returned, only to have Mom or Dad or bot… Continue
Posted by Anne Hughes on February 2, 2010 at 9:30am — 3 Comments
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Homestudy denied 1 Reply
I got a letter of denial from the Homefinder today. We are crushed. The judge in our case said that as long as our homestudy was approved we would get placement of my daughter's half brother. But…
Started by Kelly Tober in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Kelly Tober 2 hours ago.
Former Foster Child Support Group - FACT - Fostered Adult Children Together
For anyone who has lived in foster care and who feels they need support, or would like to start a support group in their area, this is the place to go.Created by a former foster child herself and her…
Started by www.afterfostercare.ca in News 19 hours ago.
New Group Page for Canadian Former Foster Children
I have created a new group page for those who have lived in foster care in Canada to join and meet each other.You can see it at the following linkhttp://fostercarecentral.org/group/canadianfor
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Started by www.afterfostercare.ca in News 19 hours ago.
News coverage on Foster Care and The Sharing Shop - non-profit resale shop
KSDK did a nice segment on me talking about foster care and the non-profit resale shop I founded, The Sharing Shop. http://www.ksdk.com/news/difference/story. Little
Started by Jennifer Little in News Feb 4.
Advice on visitation 1 Reply
Started by Kelly Tober in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Kelly Tober Feb 4.
Looking for Foster Connections in Colorado 2 Replies
Hey Foster Care Central Peoples! We're new in this deal and looking for mutual support. Please friend me if you're in Colorado and would like to share victories, heartaches and support. We're in the…
Started by Anne Hughes in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Anne Hughes Feb 2.
Has anyone ever changed agencies? 8 Replies
I have recently Just changed angencies and it was not very easy. It did not help that all our certification and traing needed updated as well. I never relized the information that one agency has and…
Started by April Marion in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Michelle Wilkinson 14 hours ago.
So frustrated!!! 7 Replies
Our sw called us today, and asked us if they could ammend our license for kids 2 years old to 17 years old, and then asked if we would be willing to take in a 16 year old girl and her 2 year old daug…
Started by Dawn Renae Rarick-Kollman in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Siobhan Mulligan 1 day ago.
Fostering and working full-time - Can it be done? 11 Replies
My husband and I just received our license on Dec. 17th. We both work full-time and have two children ages 17 and 22. We have plenty of money for daycare and our children are old enough to help out.…
Started by Cindy S in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Siobhan Mulligan 1 day ago.
Placement question 4 Replies
Sorry if this is so long, but to fully explain the situation it is necessary. I am a single mom of 2. My ex (the father of my daughter) and his new girlfriend had a child that was removed by CPS. Be…
Started by Kelly Tober in General Questions & Suggestions. Last reply by Kelly Tober Jan 20.
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