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I have a foster family....
that I share respite and occassional babysitting with.
Right now I have their 4 week old (31 week preemie) fs here for 2 weeks. They sent a diaper bag (large) full of diapers and another one with clothing. They also sent his special formula.
With this family we don't pay the per diem to each other. We figure that it all works out in the end anyway. Our certifier and the caseworkers are aware that we work it this way.
They borrowed my portable swing and fold up infant bed (folds to 15" x 15" x 4") for their 2 month old fd that they were able to get permission to take.
When I go on vacation in the summer they will provide respite care for me. I love having one family that I know who is willing to do respite care trading with.
Likewise, if one of us has a doctor appointment, or anything else (even just needing an afternoon off) the other one takes all the kids. We do a lot of things together so all our kids know each other and they transition back and forth very easily.
I mostly foster medically fragile infants and they foster up to age 6, including some medically fragile infants. This arrangement works well for all concerned.
Blessings,
Lynda
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