[SarahBethsMommy]

I got my foster son from another home. I was very appreciative of anything the former foster mom could tell me. We sat down together and talked about 3 times before his permanent move (he spent some respite nights with me before officially moving).

Things I wanted to know were:
- Things he loved and hated or needed (like special blanket and hates riding in shopping carts)
- Upcoming events in his life... like doctor visits, etc. She even offered to come with me which was sweet, but I didn't need it.
- His normal routine.
- Ways he shows he is sick, hungry, happy, mad, whatever.
- Any paperwork from the doctors or DHR.
- As much history as she had (this would probably be in your notes) regarding his family and what had happened since he'd come into care.

I also got pictures and stuff like that from her. She hadn't started a lifebook, so I just got the pictures and such to start one.

She also offered her phone number and let me call whenever I had a question. I have used that a number of times and she never minds which is wonderful!

She sent his clothes (even those that didn't fit anymore), all the food she had left for him, 2 bottles (though I didn't need them, she said they'd come with him), all the blankets and toys that had come with him, other toys she'd bought specifically for him, and 2 bags of diapers that were his.

I think if you are comfortable, the best thing to do is give a phone number where you can be reached if her new fps remember something they need to ask you.