✔ Pre-Service P.R.I.D.E. Training Orientation: January 2010
✔ P.R.I.D.E. Training: February 2010
✔Case Worker Assignment:March 2010
✔ 1st Home Study:
✔ Fingerprinting: April 13, 2010
✔ Background Check (Rhode Island): April 2010
✔ Background Check (Connecticut): April 2010
✔ Background Check (Pennsylvania): May 2010
✔ Background Check (Michigan): April 2010
✔ Medical Evaluations: May 2010
✔ M's TB Test: May 2010
✔ P's TB Test: May 2010
✔ Three (3) References: April 13, 2010
✔ Finanical Evaulation: April 13, 2010
✔ 2nd Home Study: April 17, 2010
✔ 3rd Home Study:
✔ Licensing Approval:
Placements:
(names of children have been changed to protect the innocent; the format is "A" for the initial placement, "B" for the second placement and so on, until we begin at "A" again -- assuming I end up with 27 placements)
July 2010 - Baby Boy "A"arron: respite care for 2 weeks
August 2010- Baby Boy "A"arron: respite changed to Permanent Placement
August 2010 - Little Girl "B"ella and Big Girl "C"indy: Baby Boy "A"'s older sisters as Permanent Placements (now we have all 3 tykes)
December 2011 - Baby Boy "A"arron: Adopted by Us
December 2011 - Littel Girl "B"ella and Big Girl "C"indy: Adoptive Placement (to be adopted by us)
The House Hurdles (getting prepared):
Target Registry
Baby's-R-Us Registry
Essentials by Category
Bedroom:
must-haves | nice-to-haves |
|---|---|
| conversion crib ✔ | ottoman for glider or rockers |
| crib mattress ✔ | glider or rocker ✔ |
| (2) mattress pads | (2) changing pad cover |
| waterproof crib pad ✔ | wipe warmer |
| waterproof pillow over | diaper disposable system ✔ |
| (3-4)fitted crib sheets ✔ | diaper disposable refills ✔ |
| crib bedding set ✔ | changing table |
| (3-4) blankets ✔ | CD/cassette player ✔ |
| dresser or armoire ✔ | lullaby CDs/tapes |
| clock | |
| mobile | |
| baskets |
Gear:
must-haves | nice-to-haves |
|---|---|
| convertible car seat ✔ | bouncy chair ✔ |
| car shade | swing ✔ |
| diaper bag ✔ | play yard |
| stroller/travel system | infant carrier ✔ |
| highchair | umbrella stroller ✔ |
| car booster seat ✔ | stool |
Toys:
must-haves | nice-to-haves |
|---|---|
| books ✔ | activity toys |
| videos | baby gym |
| stuffed animals ✔ | activity center ✔ |
| on-the-go toys ✔ | dress-up clothes |
Household Safety:
must-haves | nice-to-haves |
|---|---|
| household safety kit ✔ | baby gate ✔ |
| bathroom safety kit ✔ | |
| fire extinguisher(s) ✔ | |
| on-the-go toys ✔ | |
| smoke alarm(s)✔ | |
| carbon monoxide detector ✔ |
Healthcare:
must-haves | nice-to-haves |
|---|---|
| thermometer ✔ | medicine dropper ✔ |
| first-aid kit ✔ | |
| lice kit | |
| over the counter medicines ✔ | |
| sunscreen ✔ |
Feeding:
must-haves | nice-to-haves |
|---|---|
| (16) bottles ✔ | bottle warmer ✔ |
| bottle brush ✔ | utensils ✔ |
| sippy-cups ✔ | plates & bowls ✔ |
Bath:
must-haves | nice-to-haves |
|---|---|
| baby shampoo & wash ✔ | bath toys |
| grooming kit ✔ | hooded bathrobes |
