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I'm a single foster mom and have an agency (not by choice but because my county lost workers quicker than they could get them certified to do homestudies). Its nice to have an agency because they are vry supportive, but truth be told, I would rather have the extra money. I'm not in it for the money either, but I had no clue how expensive kids really are. I have a 1 yr old and 11 yr old currently, and the daycare for the 1 yr old eats up almost the entire stipend for both kids (I still have to feed them, clothe them, entertain them and buy diapers). I spend probably $500 out of my own pocket each month to have these kids, but I've been blessed to be able to have it to spend. Before these kids I had a 9 & 12 yr old so daycare wasnt as expensive, but take the advice for what its worth
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