So, we keep getting letters from the county about the need for emergency care (24 hrs to two weeks of foster care). We currently have a year old baby girl that was placed with us 11 mo ago for adoption. When we first started we assumed we would be placed with a 3-6 year old sibling group (the baby was a total suprise) and got the room ready accordingly. So we have the space. DH and I talked it over and thought it might be something we could do. I do have some questions for anyone out there that has done this.
1. Do these kids come with clothes and other items? If not, does the county provide vouchers or such?
2. What about car seats?
3. What has been the emotional toll on you and your family?
4. What are things that have arisen that you didn't expect?
5. How do they work compensation
(or as my DH prefers to call it "the pocket change that barely covers formula")? You always hate to put that out there, but lets face it, it's needed.
General idea of what its like?
We live in Los Angeles. I know most of you can't give specific details because we live in different areas, but I'd like at least a general idea.
Good or bad, lets hear it.
Coopspa