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I agree with the previous poster that said that foster parents should cover personal hygiene items, a wardrobe that fits, proper footwear, etc. I feel like allowance should be used items wanted not items needed, does that make sense? If my daughter wanted a new pair of designer jeans and she had three perfectly good pairs, then she would be expected to use her allowance to purchase them. When I was a kid I used my allowance for movie tickets, toys, candy, presents and special items like a new pair of earrings or a purse for myself. I think learning how to manage money is important and I believe that allowance can be a great teaching tool.
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Mamallama
Happily married to C for 13 years
Blessed by Adoption, Momma to
C (7) and T (6)
Current Placements:
Libby Loo (13 months old) - waiting for official adoptive placement! 
Ella Bella (23 months old) - Waiting to finalize!!! Hopefully in 1/10
Visting with Libby Loo's three older siblings (Cara Bear, Patch & Rocky). Hoping for adoptive placement in Jan.
If you counting that is SEVEN forever kids. Yes we are crazy... crazy blessed.
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