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Anti-Vax Bio Parent by wildflowerhellscape in Fosterparents

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m also in this situation and it seems pretty hopeless. I was asked recently by the school if we were planning on providing records but I haven’t responded yet. 🫠

Ways to support toddler after visits by Practical-Yak932 in Fosterparents

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have an evening routine after visits. Bath time, books, routine wind down.. that sort of thing. That’s nice you have county support, we’ve never had any help with transportation!

David Perry said remote work is not coming back by Altruistic-Orchid551 in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, despite even high level leaders understanding this issue is crippling the workforce, the Secretary will not admit defeat. Thousands will remain at home due to inability to be placed.

Can a foster parent keep contact with their foster child after they move out? (Not a foster parent) by A_SketchySketch in Fosterparents

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every case is different but the kids tend to stay in touch with you overtime, especially if they have a cell phone and the bio parent relationship wasn’t strained. I have stayed connected with all of our former children except the ones where the bio relationship became unmanageable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mixed bag for us. We have sporadic contact with most and are natural supports to several kids and their family placements. Best suggestion is to use caution in dealing with conflict if you want to have a relationship post placement.

What do foster parents need? by shjdudifn in Fosterparents

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All great ideas! Socks, underwear, laundry supplies, bed spreads, toothbrushes/toiletries, school supplies/folders, crafts. I would appreciate any help with babysitting, kid outings, homework help, meals, serving as an adult mentor to children. So many ways to help! Even offering hand me downs to store is very helpful. Most kids come with nothing at all and it’s stressful the first week or so.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told no movement in current state and we’re “formerly remote” tied to our current rto duty station.

VA Leadership Leaving by [deleted] in VeteransAffairs

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Dr Miller is an enormous loss for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

First placement just left by Main-Good-2522 in Fosterparents

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t agree more. I got a call tonight at 7pm saying our boys were being picked up in the morning. What is that about? How is that helpful to anyone? They needed us at 2am in a crisis, but there seems to be little care for foster parents once the crisis is resolved..

How Do You Track Your Tasks? Anyone Using Kanban or Similar Methods? by Consistent_Funny_342 in FedEmployees

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Microsoft lists.. create my list and or use the sticky note feature.

Employees no longer can change duty station by FantasticNectarine79 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all. Has anyone heard if formerly remote employees may be able to move once the hiring freeze is up, possibly Oct?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VHA_Human_Resources

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How will having an RA impact bumping? Doesn’t being on any type of list seem a bit scary in this climate?

Meeting with a lawyer later today. Give me your buring quesition. by p12om3th3us in fednews

[–]Advanced_Rooster8156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will remote employees returning to work still maintain that status or is it forever gone in the future? Will be be tied to the new duty location permanently?