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respite
hi Chris,
Both our children were placed with us as respite care, though we were not aware at the time that we would be considered to adopt them. Though respite care will give you a limited insight into the child, it does give you some, i.e.how does the child respond to your home, your pets, other children in the home, the neighborhood, your lifestyle, personality. This time also give a child the same insight into how they might feel about being in your home.
It is however a good idea to still talk with the sw and foster parents about any issues the child might have, to be able to gauge how you feel about her issues and whether you feel equipt to deal with them. It also helps you put in place any help you might need from professionals.
Knowing how devistating a blown placement can be, it certainly can help to gauge the situation.
Good luck
Sue
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