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Except for our adoptive placement, I seriously don't think I've ever had more than 2 days notice and usually same-day notice. I had one placement discharged from the hospital to my home and DYFS brought the child to me (I had to do the discharge instructions over the phone--they HAD to speak to the caregiver).
We've had:
10yo fd, 8yo fd & 4yo bs
4yo bs & newborn (stayed this way for 6mo)
12yo fs, 4yo bs & 6mo fd
4yo bs, 7mo fd & 3wk fs
It's all been okay. Of course, a double snap-n-go was pretty helpful for that last configuration of kids!
We've had them come within 4 hours of calling. Subject to our agreement, of course.
Also, they always bring the fosters to you because they need to check your home for sleeping arrangements and food. With adoptive placements, they usually hold your supervisory meeting AT your home--so picking them up is another story. I haven't met anyone yet (in NJ) that went to pick up foster placements...? And I've had them from 3 different counties.
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Wife to an awesome husband  and mommy to a wonderful bunch of kids... bio, adoptive and foster.
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