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When the sw brings the child they stay for about fifteen minutes. They introduce the child to you and give you some papers to sign. After they leave is a good time to show the child their room, the bathroom and then the rest of the house. We go shopping the next day (for clothes and whatever else they need) , you could also let the child pick out a poster for their room. A welcome basket is a great idea. I had a comb, brush, toothbrush and toothpaste on hand because most of our children have come with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Having a couple of summer and winter outfits in the different sizes of the children you will be taking will keep you from having to rush to the store, as well as nightgowns and panties. I keep all these in Wal-mart bags with the size written on it.
This would be a good thing to let your daughter help you with. Have her help you pick out things to put in your basket.
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