Rules. It is what it is. Foster care has lots of rules. Sleeping rules, space rules, safety rules, childcare rules, travel rules, documentation rules, size of fire extinguisher rules, post tornado plan in your home decor rules. You get used to it while still acknowledging those rules can be aggravating. Most are there to protect the foster family as well as the child.
I have a plan for the day our family is foster care free (if we go back to our core family at some point or if we adopt a child in our care.). That plan has to do with breaking a few rules because I will have the appropriate authority over all children living in my home. Imagine the freedom.
So last night I was with some incredible foster mom friends. One of whom had signed an adoption agreement that day. At one point in the evening, she realized she could go home, give her child medication, and NOT write it down!!! Imagine the freedom!
Foster moms are such rebels.
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