Mom Wants To Have Kids Come Every Other Week What Should I Do

[mdzn5440]

I have a mom that really cant afford me, her kids have been coming to me for about a month now, Now she wants to send her kids to me every other week cause the dad is going to take them, I have a waiting list.
should I just let her kids go or work with her I dont no what to do!!
please help!!!

[Abigail]

I wouldn't be able to do that. I would let her know you still require payment for the weeks they are gone. I would call your waiting list to just to make sure they would still be interested. What if everyone on your waiting list found somewhere already?

[Meeko]

I have two kids that spent a month with their dad and a month with their mom. I have them when they are with mom. She pays regardless because she wants to keep the places open. Her ex has to help pay anyway.

It works out for me because we can take drop in's if we feel like it while her boys are gone, and that boosts my income.

[saved4always]

I would call the waiting list to see if anyone is interested in the spot. If not, I would accomodate the every other week but put it in writing that you reserve the right to replace her kid(s) with a full time family if you find one. If you need the income, I would look for a replacement that can afford the full spot.

[youretooloud]

If I couldn't replace them, I'd take them UNTIL you can find a full time family.

I know I couldn't afford to tie up a full time spot for a half time family.


I'm pretty accommodating to my families, but I have to do the best thing for us in the long run.

[jojosmommy]

I wouldn't keep them but it isnt b/c of payment issues, I have had terrible issues with kids who come a little and are gone then come back. Restart routines, rules etc. Do you think these kids will have issues with that? If so, fill their spot and until then keep them around.

[AnneCordelia]

I am limited to 5 children, so I couldn't fill two fulltime spots with parttime kids. I also echo the previous poster who mentioned how it will be to get them onto your routine every other week. I feel badly because I want to help out families if I can, especially after they've signed on to care, but ultimately my finances do dictate whether or not it would be feasable.

[Blackcat31]

....next.

[Ariana]

It really would depend on if this is a good arrangement for you and whether or not you can afford it. It sounds like it's a great arrangementfor them but is it for you? It's unfortunate that she can't afford you but it's not really your problem as you have bills to pay too. For me it would depend on how much I liked this family and wanted to accommodate them and if I could afford this situation.