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Originally Posted By yrand

Hi Graham I've been following the thread so long I forgot how to post a new question ha!ha! Anyway I've got a new one and it's about your favorite subject SUBSIDIES.When I get my girls I will need to have daycare as we both work.The one I want has a very good pre-school and kindergarten learning program with computers and isn't cheap. While I'm checking into my jobs' resources I wonder can I get some help from the state.I know there are funds for some childcare services but I don't just want babysitters. I would love to homeschool if
I could but for now I want them in a school that would give them a good foundation. Thanks for letting us vent Graham its
helped me get through these waiting months without cracking.
I know it seems like we brawl alot but it shows that the people who post here really care about these kids.

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Originally Posted By yrand

I might add these girls are considered special needs even
though they are physically healthy.Will this keep them from getting subsidies? The oldest is going to therapy for "anger
issues" but who wouldn't be angry when they don't have a permanent home and they are split up from other siblings?

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Originally Posted By Graham

Isn't that funny? I can't count the number of assessments that go something like this, "Johnny is an attractive eight year old with a very short temper, especially if feeling anxious. His anger gets in the way of his developing close relationships with both peers and adults, including any of his five former foster mothers". Duh.
Re day care - it varies from state to state as I understand it. That's because subsidy can only be paid to you for a cost that would have existed if the child was in foster care. If your state pays foster parents for their day care costs for their foster children then you're probably OK. Most states don't as far as I know and therefore day care cannot be considered a subsidy cost. There are some exceptions, when day care is actually some form of special schooling, or when it's therapeutic day care that would have been paid for a foster child. I hope that helps some at least.
btw: when are the kids likely to be placed?
Graham

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Originally Posted By yrand

I should know within a month.The worker was pretty vague
telling me that they are still deciding between us and another
family. I believe in being prepared,hence the closet full of
clothes I've already bought, so I'm gathering as much info as possible. Prayers are greatly appreciated you guys!