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When I have done respite (in PA for a private agency), I got paid the regular rate directly from the agency. Because I didn't have *any* baby items, the fmom sent me everthing, diapers, formula, bottles, brush etc. I was very careful to send everything back, but I did end up misplacing a sock or a bottle cap. When I have respited older children, I was only sent their clothing and toiletries.
The one time I did respite, the children went on an overnight with their birthmom to attend a wedding. Mom sent the kids back with no shoes. She said things got too hectic with the wedding and she forgot them.. sheesh I had to go out and buy them new shoes since they didn't have any others (I think the girl had cloth sandals, and the boy had only water shoes.. Mom left the sneaks). I requested reimbursement, the agency wouldn't do it since they were with me 17 days, and they considered it part of the clothing allowance. I thought that was a rip off. Anyway...
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