{"id":9798,"date":"2021-10-21T12:34:01","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T12:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.childrensbureau.org\/?p=9798"},"modified":"2025-02-25T12:05:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:05:33","slug":"kris-corner-things-youll-need-on-hand-to-accept-a-foster-placement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/cnh\/resources\/news-library\/kris-corner-things-youll-need-on-hand-to-accept-a-foster-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"Kris&#8217; Corner &#8211; Things You&#8217;ll Need on Hand to Accept a Foster Placement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What DO you need to have to accept a placement? Well, this depends on the age range (if you have a preferred age range, which often times people do),\u00a0and gender.\u00a0Clearly,\u00a0I will never be able to list all the things, because every child is\u00a0different\u00a0and\u00a0their\u00a0needs will vary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But there are some basic items you should probably consider having on hand, especially if you are open for an emergency placement. And even if you aren\u2019t open to emergency placements, sometimes things move quickly,\u00a0and you\u00a0might not have time to do much preparation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now\u2026obviously, some of these items may not apply to you,\u00a0due to your preferred age range, so obviously keep that in mind as you peruse the list. If nothing else, I may bring to your attention some things you would not have considered initially;\u00a0and which may help make a smoother transition for both the child and your household.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So\u00a0in no specific order or sense of priority, here is a list of the things you might consider keeping on hand,\u00a0while waiting for a placement (all age-appropriate, of course):<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bed and bedding (maybe have a set for both a boy or girl, if you don\u2019t have a preference in placement; or\u00a0a neutral print or solid works well too, and might cover more bases); clearly this bed would be a crib for an infant,\u00a0or a toddler bed with side rail for a toddler.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New socks and underwear\u00a0(this can be a little tricky\u2026you might need to have several packages with a variety of sizes\u2026just because a child is 4-years-old\u00a0may not mean\u00a0they\u00a0wear a\u00a0size\u00a04; my son, for example, is 7,\u00a0but he wears\u00a0size10\/12, which is not what you would expect,\u00a0but it\u2019s not altogether uncommon.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A few tops, sweatshirts, pants and shorts in a variety of sizes, hovering around your preferred age range if you have one; if you don\u2019t have a preferred age range, then maybe some in many different sizes. Storage totes marked with each size and gender make for an easy \u201cgrab and go\u201d when a kiddo arrives with little notice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New pajamas\u2026again, in a variety of sizes and genders, because chances are the\u00a0child will arrive with nothing,\u00a0and it very well could be the evening or middle of the night. For\u00a0their first night in a strange place, new jammies might be comforting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nightlights for bedroom and bathroom\/hallways\u2026many children have suffered abuse and can find the darkness terrifying. A\u00a0nightlight (or 3) can help bring them a little bit of peace and calm at bedtime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bath bombs and\/or bubble bath\u2026this can help children who may be reluctant (or even fearful) of\u00a0taking a shower or bath. They may have experienced abuse in a similar situation,\u00a0so this might help them relax and be willing to soak for at least a few minutes. An additional mention for older children:\u00a0show\u00a0them that they can lock the door to give themselves privacy (which they may have never been afforded in their home of origin\u2026but with this caveat: you as the foster parent should always make sure that you know how to unlock it from the outside, should\u00a0an\u00a0emergency arise!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blankets\u2026age-appropriate of course; swaddling or baby blankets for younger ones, and larger blankets for older kids. Allow\u00a0them\u00a0to choose and maybe allow more than one if\u00a0they have\u00a0a difficult time\u00a0making a decision. And maybe even consider having a small weighted lap blanket available to help a child be able to settle, especially prior\u00a0to bedtime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New brush\u2026especially for older children. And to go with that, some new hair ties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">And along with that,\u00a0a lice kit\u2026it can happen to anyone,\u00a0so it\u2019s always a good idea to have one on hand if you need it. That\u2019s not something you want to have to\u00a0run out and get in the middle of the night!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Age-appropriate toiletries\u2026making sure you have toothpaste and toothbrush for little ones if you\u2019re expecting toddlers;\u00a0or a variety of regular brushes and paste for older kids, maybe even letting a child choose\u00a0from a variety of sample sizes\/flavors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Game closet\u2026this might not be for the first night necessarily, but would be a good idea to have a range of age-leveled games on hand to give opportunities to interact with each other,\u00a0but not necessarily have to \u201ctalk\u201d about themselves.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Snack closet\/basket\/drawer\u2026this could be especially helpful for kids who come from a background of want and who have fear about not getting enough food.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Snacks for bedroom\u2026this goes hand in hand with the snack closet\/basket\/drawer, but\u00a0it takes it one step further for a child who has a\u00a0deeply-rooted\u00a0fear. Often what happens in these instances is that for a few nights the child will eat everything in the basket, and over time will eat less,\u00a0until eventually\u00a0they\u00a0realize that\u00a0they don\u2019t\u00a0need to eat it,\u00a0because there will always be enough for\u00a0them\u00a0to eat in\u00a0your\u00a0house.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coloring books and crayons\u2026these can be for a variety of ages,\u00a0because it can be relaxing\u00a0for\u00a0many children (or even adults) to simply sit and color.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">White noise machine\u2026often kids are coming from places which have constant noise;\u00a0so\u00a0they aren\u2019t used to the quiet they may find in a foster home, especially when they go to sleep. A white noise machine can help give them noise to block out the \u201ctoo\u00a0quietness\u201d or any unfamiliar sounds they might hear in a foster home, but yet give them that \u201cnoise input\u201d their brains are craving.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vinegar and\/or odor remover in laundry\u2026for younger children you don\u2019t necessarily need to ask, but for older children it\u2019s nice to ask for permission to run some laundry for them. They may only have the clothes they\u2019re wearing, but they may not have been washed for a while and a spin through the washer is warranted. Additionally, if it\u2019s been a while since their last cleaning, they may have some tough odors to remove,\u00a0which is where the use of vinegar or a commercial odor remover, along with detergent, would come in handy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cinnamon rolls\u2026an\u00a0quick\u00a0and more\u00a0than\u00a0likely popular breakfast; it\u2019s easy to keep a couple\u00a0of\u00a0pop-open\u00a0cans in the fridge to have on hand, and even though it might not be as healthy as you might like, you\u2019ll know that the child ate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Age-appropriate\u00a0toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Formula singles\/bottles\u2026it may be that the formula you have is not the kind a child is used to,\u00a0or what a child needs; having singles (or small cans) on hand eliminate the possibility of waste.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A few jars of baby food\/cereal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bibs and burp cloths<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"*\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Diapers (just a few in every size and even overnights in larger sizes)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now having listed out all this, I know this is not all-inclusive; there are many, many things\u00a0you COULD have in order to be prepared, but\u00a0honestly,\u00a0I doubt you have the storage in your home that would be necessary for all of it!\u00a0So\u00a0what you should have instead,\u00a0is the name of a foster closet (or more than one if you\u2019re fortunate enough to be in an area that has multiple)\u00a0that\u00a0you can contact to help you get the things you need for a long-term placement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And just a reminder: as we\u2019ve discussed previously, foster parents get a $200 voucher for Burlington Coat Factory when a child new to care is placed in your home; but if the child is coming from another foster home or is a kinship placement, there are no monies from\u00a0the Department of Child Services (DCS)\u00a0for that.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additionally, it can take a while for that voucher to arrive\u2026and even when it does, you won\u2019t be able to get everything you need\u00a0at Burlington Coat Factory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Point being this: you\u2019ll want to have some things on hand to be as ready as possible at the outset.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kris<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What DO you need to have to accept a placement? 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