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Originally Posted by Boulderbabe
Wow. I don't know about where you are, but where I am, we are not paid by the county. We are partially, and only very partially, reimbursed for the money we spend on the kids. $387 a month isn't enough compensation for me to agree that the county can order me to disrupt my schedule and transport whenever they ask. (In fact, I'm not even sure $387 pays for the gas!)
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Just want to add, I am very sure I am not being paid to foster...I am providing the love and care my fbaby needs while his parents figure out what they are doing. The money I recieve at the end of the month is to help cover the cost my family incurs from taking care of their baby.
Also, I fostered and then adopted a baby outside my county. I was working at the time and did find it difficult to arrange the visit but I tried as hard as possible to be available. I finally asked for a week notice so I could make arrangements with my time.
I think we all understand how hard it is for someone to get off drugs and find a job. Their job might not be a set schedule so it might be more difficult for them to set a particular day. The caseworker is responsible for getting the child to and from visits...but if you want to have a good relationship with the caseworker I suggest being more flexible.
They knew your home environment before they placed the child. The caseworker should not be threatening you about placing the child into another home. I would report this to the caseworker's supervisor.