FCRB

We had our first experience with a Foster Care Review Board this week. It was interesting. Everyone that has something to do with the case sits around a table with a panel of people representing the judge. This panel is considered "the judge's eyes and ears". Unfortunately, the CPS case manager was not able to attend because of overbooking; and the Bio Mom was also not in attendance. Bio Mom told me that she did not know of the meeting. Things discussed were the kids' progress, and if parents were following the case plan. No one was there to talk about the parent's case plan. We talked about the health issues that we faced with Mr. Monkey when he first came into our home and his progress since the allergy testing. We also talked about the developmental delays that Mr. Brawn had when he came into care and his substantial progress. Mr. Brawn loves to show off his knowledge. He is also working hard to be completely potty trained. He is so proud to wear Big Boy Underwear! Of course, Mr. Monkey wants in on the action, so he has been trying, and even went poo-poo in the potty the other night! Tomorrow Mr. Brawn will undergo the skin-prick test. We decided that since Mr. Monkey has so many environmental allergy triggers we should see what how his brother tests. We've also got Mr. Brawn signed up for Head Start beginning in the fall. Currently he is attending a preschool program at a local daycare and is excelling. Mr. Monkey was moved up into the 2 Year Old class this week, since he is now a Big 2. His teacher told me yesterday that she is impressed because he is able to count to 10 and is so articulate. It's a funny thing about kids, give them some stability, and they will sure grow!