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I agree with athikers. We just did a move exactly like what you are describing. We asked for transition time over and over, but in the end, they found a "match" and FS went to spend a couple of nights and then they moved him. We have gotten a couple of teary calls that are heartbreaking even though we did not want to adopt (we are foster only). We have offered and will be doing respite care for him which is nice, but I actually drove 45 minutes and went to let him do a meet and greet with the new family the night before he was to actually stay over with them just so that I would not have to do the "hi, nice to meet you, bye-bye kid" kind of drop-off. I would NEVER do that with my bio sons so why they think this should feel natural just because the other family is DCFS approved is beyond me. So maybe you could invite them to supper or go to their house and check things out for a meet and greet before K has to take a bag for an overnight visit???
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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