Foster placement questions

Before placement questions

a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

A friend got a call today that she’s getting her first placement as a foster parent: a newborn baby boy. Her questions made me want to put together a list of suggestions to ask if you’re picking up a newborn. These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

Now that we are officially licensed and back on the list, we are waiting for "THE CALL".....again. The agency I am with now has one "Admissions" person who makes all the calls, but you could also get a call from the Director or Assistant Director. Sometimes you get so excited about finally getting a call after waiting that your mind goes blank on what to ask. You know I love forms, right?! Well I created one for initial placement calls, you can edit it as needed for your age…

Advice from experienced foster parents and social workers who train and support them.

These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.

These 6 questions to ask when you get a call about a foster placement comes from what I see asked in support groups over and over. “What has been the most beneficial question you’ve asked about a possible placement?” You can have the most comprehensive, detailed list of pre-placement questions, but the worker may not know all the answers, still try! Copy and paste into your phone notebook or print out a copy. The result will be a more informed decision. #hopetohome #fostercare

These are different than the questions you might ask for the placement of an older child.