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Old 09-04-2008, 07:27 PM
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Required in Florida... we were CPR certified by American Heart Association... by a firefighter / emt. Our state is now going to mandate water safety too. All newly licensed foster parents will have to take this class too.
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Mom to felines and avians.. fur and feathers galore
GOAL was changed to ADOPTION on December 18
TPR trial May 28
TPR continuance granted for procedural reasons.
Removed from our home with no notice and placed in other foster home with siblings.
Retained attorney to request change of placement back to our home.
Granted "participant" status - hearings in process to return Little Buddy to our home as non relative care givers.
Three hearings: our reputation and good name raked over the coals. State agency incompetency prevails overall evidence. (Just disgusted)
Judge ruled : remain in current placement. Indicated she didn't want to disrupt him anymore and that likely return to biological mother within two months.
Will not renew my Foster Care agreement.
My heart is broken. Grieving the loss of a child as if he had died suddenly.
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Old 09-04-2008, 07:56 PM
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CPR and First Aid required in California.......
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No bio children, wanting a family through foster-adopt.
Started Licensing process May 2008.
PRIDE completed June 2008, CPR/First Aid July 2008
Foster License received July of 2008
Adoption Classes completed October 2008
Homestudy completed. Approved 12/30/2008
Matched on May 5th to a 3 1/2 month old healthy baby boy. Officially in our home on May 15th!
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Old 09-04-2008, 08:33 PM
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Infant CPR required for fp's for infants/toddlers in OR.
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Old 09-05-2008, 07:35 AM
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Not required when I was licensed in Florida and not part of my relicensing, which I just did.

Only required if you have a pool
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Bio Mom to:
Mr. Don Juan - The Ladies Man

Foster Mom:
Mr. Baby Don King - placed 8/08 - R/U

Former Foster Mom and Dad to:
Mr. Investigator - 8/07-5/08 - Moved to therapeutic (Miss him greatly)
Mr. Home Run Hitter - 5/08 - Moved to relative
Ms. Puff-Balls - 5/08 - Moved to relative
Ms. Pumkin - 6/08 - Back to Dad
Mr. El Gato - placed 6/08-7/08 - To a not so good choice non-relative
Ms. Beautiful Angel - 8/08 - Home, Came back into care 10/08, Went to another foster home.
Mr. Baby Stewie - 07/08 - 8/08 - Went back Home
Mr. Peabody - 10/08 - 12/08 - Disrupted - Went back to previous FP for adoption
Mr. Touchy - placed 8/07-02/09 - Had moved to another FH, because of my personal issues , hoping that one day I can get him back. I love him, more than I have words...
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:03 AM
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Washington requires infant, child, adult CPR and First Aid, as well as Blood Borne Pathogen Training.
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:48 AM
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Thanks so much for all the information everyone. If there are states that aren't covered yet and anyone knows for sure that would be great. I truly feel that it makes our homes safer for these precious children to have this training. I also don't think it should be optional. It feels good to finally feel like foster parents can have a voice for change.

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Old 09-05-2008, 10:28 AM
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Minnesota requires it
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:33 AM
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It is required in CA
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Old 09-05-2008, 12:31 PM
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Required in CA. I also had to take a water safety class.
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Old 09-05-2008, 01:39 PM
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In Ohio its only required for medically fragile homes, i think.
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Old 09-05-2008, 02:01 PM
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12, Placed 11/10 Goal Unknown

Respite: 20+
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Old 09-05-2008, 04:04 PM
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Infant, child, adult CPR and First Aid was required for us to get licensed for foster care with a private agency. Years back we were licensed for straight adoption and it was not required.
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Old 09-05-2008, 07:46 PM
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CPR and First Aid are both required in Kansas.
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Married to Jeff for 5 years
Hoping to Adopt!!
05/08 Started MAPP class for foster/adopt
07/08 Homestudy complete and approved!!
08/06/08 Started visits with L, 22 month old little girl!!
08/27/2008 Got our temporary license!!
08/30/08 L Moves in!!! Goal: Adoption!!!
12/11/08 TPR granted
10/24/08 2nd placement B 6 month old girl Goal: RU
05/29/09: Best interest staffing for L.....we are officially chosen as her adoptive family!
06/24/2009: Subsidy Negotiation......waiting on finalization date!
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Old 09-06-2008, 06:35 AM
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CPR and First Aid required in Colorado. We take the CPR every year because it it so important!
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Old 09-07-2008, 11:24 AM
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FS,(3yo)- 10/05- 11/06
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FD,(8mos)- 11/07- 12/07

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