The First 72 Hours of a New Placement
A practical, low-pressure approach to safety, basic needs, documentation, and helping a child settle into an unfamiliar home.
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Babies & Toddlers
Prepare for safety, routines, attachment, appointments, childcare, and rapid growth without treating a placement like a shopping event.
What this section covers
Practical support without reducing a child to an age group
- Safe, flexible home preparation
- Feeding, sleep, and medical coordination
- Daycare and transportation organization
- Supporting family relationships
- Age-appropriate comfort and play
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How to Prepare a Bedroom When You Do Not Know the Child’s Age or Style
Create a safe, flexible room that can adapt to different ages without feeling institutional, overly childish, or impersonal.
Read guideWhat to Keep in a Foster Placement Welcome Closet
A lean, practical inventory that supports unexpected placements without turning your home into an expensive warehouse.
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Useful options, not a required shopping list
Confirm individual needs, agency requirements, reimbursement rules, and the child’s preferences before purchasing.
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Baby and toddler essentials
Portable changing supplies, feeding organization, sleep sacks, baby-proofing basics, and washable storage.
Confirm current safe-sleep, car-seat, feeding, and medical instructions with the child’s team.
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Placement-day basics
Duffel bags, neutral toiletries, age-flexible comfort items, and simple storage that help you prepare without overbuying.
Choose flexible items and wait for the child’s preferences before buying décor or personal-care products in bulk.
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Caregiver organization
Binders, tab dividers, portable file boxes, calendars, label makers, mileage logs, and appointment folders.
Secure confidential records and follow your agency’s retention and information-sharing requirements.
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