Diaper Swappers

curlie · 08-27-2008, 04:28 PM

Unless things get lost in the mail, we are applying THIS week to begin the process of becoming foster parents. We want to adopt eventually, but we know that foster care for the child's benefit will be our first responsibility.

I am really excited!!!

Now I get to start building up a stash for just about any size.

Any tips for where to start? HAHA

Also... a question: do you keep pictures of your foster children? Any special organization you use? Baby books don't seem appropriate, but I haven't been able to think of another option. We will probably keep most pictures in our flickr account marked private for obvious reasons. Just thinking about this ahead of time since we are big fans of photography around here and love taking pics of the kids.

JenS · 08-28-2008, 07:09 AM

We don't have our first placement, but something they encouraged in our classes, and something we have done for our DD, was to create a lifebook.
It chronicals their life. Sort of a scrapbook of their time with you (and time before placement).
We will definately keep pictures that we take, but it is important to also pass those along with the child too, so they can look back on it later.

Feel free to PM me if you have questions about putting a lifebook together to fostering in general.

mom55 · 08-28-2008, 08:08 AM

Garage sales are always a great way to build up a stash of extra items for any age of child.

curlie · 08-28-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mom55

Garage sales are always a great way to build up a stash of extra items for any age of child.

I was thinking specifically of a cloth diaper stash, but now that you say it, I guess I should have other things too, huh?

starstruck444 · 08-28-2008, 09:22 AM

Prefolds! They are cheap enough to buy different sizes and then you can add whatever kind of diapers you normally use when you know the size to buy.

schristensen13 · 08-28-2008, 10:04 AM

New to diaper swappers and I was amazed to find a foster/adoption forum...my husband have been providing foster care for two years now and have had 9 kids total (ranging from 2 days to 15 years old), inlcuding the sib group of 3 that were placed with us last week. As far as keeping a "stash" try to start collecting essentials....toothbrushes, underwear, socks, and whatever array of miscellaneous sizes you come across. I started just keeping big plastic tubs separated by size...
Also, utilize your resources, some school districts have foster youth and homeless child funds available so you can get clothing vouchers and school supplies.

08-27-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
curlie Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 373 Ratings: 58 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Finally applying! and a couple of questions Unless things get lost in the mail, we are applying THIS week to begin the process of becoming foster parents. We want to adopt eventually, but we know that foster care for the child's benefit will be our first responsibility. I am really excited!!! Now I get to start building up a stash for just about any size. Any tips for where to start? HAHA Also... a question: do you keep pictures of your foster children? Any special organization you use? Baby books don't seem appropriate, but I haven't been able to think of another option. We will probably keep most pictures in our flickr account marked private for obvious reasons. Just thinking about this ahead of time since we are big fans of photography around here and love taking pics of the kids.

08-28-2008, 07:09 AM	#2
JenS Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 122 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Finally applying! and a couple of questions We don't have our first placement, but something they encouraged in our classes, and something we have done for our DD, was to create a lifebook. It chronicals their life. Sort of a scrapbook of their time with you (and time before placement). We will definately keep pictures that we take, but it is important to also pass those along with the child too, so they can look back on it later. Feel free to PM me if you have questions about putting a lifebook together to fostering in general. __________________ Jen Blessed to be Mommy to DD, Avery (4 yrs. old) Waiting on 1st Foster Placement!

08-28-2008, 08:08 AM	#3
mom55 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 209 My Mood:	Re: Finally applying! and a couple of questions Garage sales are always a great way to build up a stash of extra items for any age of child.

08-28-2008, 09:22 AM	#5
starstruck444 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the land of the munchkins! Posts: 11,569 Ratings: 202 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Finally applying! and a couple of questions Prefolds! They are cheap enough to buy different sizes and then you can add whatever kind of diapers you normally use when you know the size to buy. __________________ Becca- Mommy to 5 blessings!

08-28-2008, 10:04 AM	#6
schristensen13 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Quincy, CA Posts: 2	Re: Finally applying! and a couple of questions New to diaper swappers and I was amazed to find a foster/adoption forum...my husband have been providing foster care for two years now and have had 9 kids total (ranging from 2 days to 15 years old), inlcuding the sib group of 3 that were placed with us last week. As far as keeping a "stash" try to start collecting essentials....toothbrushes, underwear, socks, and whatever array of miscellaneous sizes you come across. I started just keeping big plastic tubs separated by size... Also, utilize your resources, some school districts have foster youth and homeless child funds available so you can get clothing vouchers and school supplies.