FAMILY VACATIONS WITH FOSTER CHILDREN

The questions in this quiz are taken from Caroline Bailey's article: https://adoption.com/foster-kids-and-family-vacati...

1. If you have a foster child who is on medication

You should not take a family vacation

Don't worry about it - s/he will be fine without meds for a couple of days

Get a prescription renewal from the doctor in case his/her medications get damaged or lost

Give double the medication on the trip to help alleviate stress

2. True or False: It is important to have documentation with you while traveling to prove s/he is your foster child

True

False

3. If traveling out of state

You may need a court order to allow you to take your foster child across state lines

You must let the child's parents know you are leaving and taking their child with you

Your foster child cannot cross state lines so change your vacation plans

None of the above

4. True or False: Traveling can be traumatic so if your foster child is in counseling the upcoming trip should be discussed at a session

True

False

5. True or False: Even though you'll be on vacation you should keep as much structure in your day as you possibly can to help eliminate stress

True

False

6. Vacation "do's" include:

Take lots of pictures so your foster child can remember the trip and share with his/her parents

Make it FUN!

Discuss travel plans with your foster child and invite questions before traveling

All of

7. True or False: A family vacation can help a foster child bond better with your family

True

False

8. True or False: Traveling with a child's foster family can help give them opportunities to learn that there is life outside of their situation and that the world is vast.

True

False