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Old 09-22-2009, 04:38 PM
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Officially initiated!

So, today is my first day as a licensed foster parent! And guess what! I got a call at 930 am today for a potential placement. A 2 month old little boy with Lowe's syndrome. He was born premie at 29 weeks and was to be discharged from the hospital today. I waited 6 hours to hear from my agency on whether he would come into care. Unfortunately, the county decided to go with a home that they had worked with before

So, I was just initiated into the rollercoaster ride that is foster care
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12 yr old Special Needs "Tootsie"- Moved to residential treatment

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Old 09-22-2009, 04:44 PM
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Congrats on your license! Your first foster child will be home before you know it!
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Old 09-22-2009, 06:35 PM
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Congratulations on your license and your first call.

Hang in there. I know it is frustrating. Just know that when the time is right, your first foster placement will be in your home. Please keep us posted.
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