Our friends had a shower also to welcome the life of foster parents. They plan to take in mostly babies, so it was a shower full of baby things!!!
For us, we take in children 3-8 years so it's impossible to know what kinds of clothes to buy. However, with our last placement we received all kinds of clothes and toys from family and friends.
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I think it's awesome to celebrate the love we have for children and people want to be part of that. Often times we are supported 100% by people who don't feel they can take in the children, but want to be a part in our placements. So in short, have a party!!!
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