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Originally Posted by msjennie
Hello everyone!
Just wondering if there are any single and working foster parents out there and want to know...
- Is it manageable?
- How do you do it?
Your advice is greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!
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I'm single. I have two daughters, 3 & 10, a foster/adopt son who's almost 2. And I've had up to two additional foster children (for a total of 5 kids).
FMLA covers foster placements so I've never had any trouble at work. In fact, work is AWESOME. They view it as community service (which it is) and bend over backwards to accomodate me. Although, I'm very careful with my time off and try to minimize any time away from work.
It's crazy sometimes. It helps to be super organized. Have everything done the night before (bookbags, clothes, diaper bags, shoes, coats, hats, and breakfast!). Keep to a schedule and don't feel guilty about early bedtimes! Evenings are the only time I have to myself. I spend most of it catching up on laundry and cleaning-but it's my kid-free time.
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Princess Maire-Kate, 10
Princess Hanna, 4
Angel Duenas- 1/8/07 to 8/11/09. I miss my baby boy.
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