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In Arkansas, we get $400/mo (or $13.33 a day which is less than what a daycare is paid per day for a child). There is the free medical, free lunches or WIC, and a small clothing allowance.......but not enough to cover the extras others have said, any entertainment, the extra groceries, electric/water bill, cost of furniture and replacements as needed, car seats and supplies for little ones, etc etc etc.
The sad thing is that it is only slightly higher for teens in care and actually LESS for infants. What?!?! Diapers, wipes, baby food, etc would eat up the $350-$375 that newborns receive.
Kim
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Wife to:
 DH-J for 5 years
Mom to:
DS-H 14yrs
DS-S 2yrs
Current Placements:
None- my little one going through terrible twos is also about to have a tonsilectomy. Ugh. If you have stories of success please pass them to me. If you have a horror story, please, I don't think I could handle it right now. LOL
Former foster son came this past weekend for his birthday celebration and one last hoorah before school starts. I was happy to see him doing better.
Former placements:
four boys!!
 and FINALLY respite for one baby girl
Aunt to:
11 Nephews......when does the male madness end! 
Mom for McCain 
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