Question about babysitting...

mami · #1 11-11-2005, 09:13 AM

Our fs is 15 months old and for the time that he is with us, he is always with me or my husband. Is we need to go out for a few hours, can he stay with a babysitter or I need to look for another foster parent? Sorry maybe is a silly question but I really don't know if the babysitter of my daughters can babysit him too.

Thanks, I learn a lot with all your inputs.

Noris

Tudu · #2 11-11-2005, 10:22 AM

In GA we had to get the babysitter to fill out a form and do a background check. The sitter had to be over 18. Call your worker and ask their requirements.

Rachel

leaabc123 · #3 11-11-2005, 10:56 AM

Different areas have different requirements. Your best bet is to ask your worker.

Here, we don't need to do checks for anyone who watches them for a few hours occasionally. Anything that is overnight or regular care requires a background check and fingerprinting.

TexasJingles · #4 11-11-2005, 03:48 PM

With us we have to contact our agency and they have to get a respite sitter. We "earn" one paid day a month of respite care. We should have taken some! lol

mami · #5 11-13-2005, 12:41 PM

ocassionally babysitting an adult caretaker can do it.

Thanks again,

Noris

melliemoo · #6 11-14-2005, 11:15 AM

My agency also requires that the sitter have a background check and be over 18, but it doesn't have to be a licensed foster parent.

Melissa =)

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