tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post771153288327713359..comments2023-07-28T02:29:08.172-07:00Comments on Production, Not Reproduction | A blog about open adoption: Community HospitalityHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05737780263679929983noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-80933031843927989402011-09-27T22:37:13.393-07:002011-09-27T22:37:13.393-07:00This sounds like an amazing program. I have never ...This sounds like an amazing program. I have never heard about it before, but it does sound like an important step in the right, supportive direction.Liz @ Six Year Itchhttp://www.sixyearitch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-85448616424672840912011-09-24T08:22:44.056-07:002011-09-24T08:22:44.056-07:00Oh, I love pioneers! : ) Good for you! Sounds like...Oh, I love pioneers! : ) Good for you! Sounds like a great program.Rebeccahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110795754864023339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-52886808260143406472011-09-23T13:50:32.536-07:002011-09-23T13:50:32.536-07:00We've been a Safe Families home and it was a p...We've been a Safe Families home and it was a positive experience. The only downside (that we saw) is that the child's parents can ask for them back at any time. You may not agree that the mom is really ready to handle parenting again, but it's not up to you. But they're a great organization doing important work and they need help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-45680845772519463532011-09-21T08:05:38.345-07:002011-09-21T08:05:38.345-07:00Thanks so much, Heather. I'll look into it fu...Thanks so much, Heather. I'll look into it further today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-92015845322805512282011-09-20T13:17:08.037-07:002011-09-20T13:17:08.037-07:00@makingmonkeysoup - It looks like there is somethi...<i>@<b>makingmonkeysoup</b> - It looks like <a href="http://www.safe-families.org/whatis_locations_detail.aspx?sa=IA" rel="nofollow">there is something in Iowa</a>. I'd probably start with the quadcities@safe-families.org address they have listed to see what the options are. The program needs respite families and parent coaches, too. Lots of ways to be involved!</i>Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737780263679929983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-54401177662452415292011-09-20T12:34:11.124-07:002011-09-20T12:34:11.124-07:00I think this would be awesome. I would sign us up...I think this would be awesome. I would sign us up in a minute for it. I wonder who I would contact to see if this is something our state is working on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-47123638410766119652011-09-20T12:18:05.953-07:002011-09-20T12:18:05.953-07:00@makingmonkeysoup - Safe Families talks about a &q...<i>@<b>makingmonkeysoup</b> - Safe Families talks about a "home study" and you fill out an application, get references, have a background check (no fingerprinting), etc. But it's no where near as rigorous as the home studies we did for our private agency adoptions and nothing like the one we started for the state's foster care system. It's totally separate from the state's system and you don't have an official license that needs to be renewed.</i>Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737780263679929983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-2194994340910668422011-09-20T11:12:36.954-07:002011-09-20T11:12:36.954-07:00I love it - I cannot wait to read your reflections...I love it - I cannot wait to read your reflections as you embark on this.Alissabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798080610942849427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-36201782595513899672011-09-20T09:17:51.279-07:002011-09-20T09:17:51.279-07:00What a cool idea. Foster care not just for the ki...What a cool idea. Foster care not just for the kids, but involving the child's whole family! Love that you guys are doing this, and I'm looking forward to hearing more about your adventures!Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598390010327967653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-79363490981020493122011-09-20T08:21:47.977-07:002011-09-20T08:21:47.977-07:00I really like the idea of this. My husband and I ...I really like the idea of this. My husband and I let our foster license laspe after we adopted Mea. I wish that we hadn't. We could have at least been on board for respite care. We have been discussing going back and getting re-licensed for this sole purpose. <br /><br />With Safe Families are you licensed like a foster home? I doesn't look like we have a program in Iowa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-38506945833160777342011-09-20T08:16:40.551-07:002011-09-20T08:16:40.551-07:00What a neat program, sort of like Fostering, but w...What a neat program, sort of like Fostering, but with the idea of building the family some strength instead of tearing it apart. Interesting!Jodyhttp://thethoughtvomit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-14109194757879835312011-09-20T07:56:11.366-07:002011-09-20T07:56:11.366-07:00I've definitely heard about this wonderful pro...I've definitely heard about this wonderful program. I'd love to be involved in this when my children are a little older, and when I have a house that has more room than we have now. Good for you for getting involved!BumbersBumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804403640550027122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-26047856144859072722011-09-20T07:42:30.892-07:002011-09-20T07:42:30.892-07:00what a wonderful program. sounds like it could be...what a wonderful program. sounds like it could be a great match for you guys too!lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220163.post-65071726614990758232011-09-20T07:29:49.991-07:002011-09-20T07:29:49.991-07:00I've been reading about Safe Families lately m...I've been reading about Safe Families lately myself. Definitely something I'm interested in exploring in the future. I'm looking forward to reading more about your experiences as things progress.Rebecca Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736626549316682171noreply@blogger.com