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By (Guest Post)
02/21/2009
The USDA food program gives you $ amount per meal per child so you don't have to keep receipts. You do need to enroll. The impact on your family is HUGE so think it through. this is best thing I could have done as while my kids have to "share" me, I am home and the evenings and weekends are all "free time" as I have got all my cooking, cleaning etc done while they nap.
By
02/21/2009
One thing that I did not think of was how my own kids would feel about sharing me, their home, and all the stuff that goes along with it. My DD, 12, always loved having the other kids around and didn't really mind. My son, 11 really did not like to share me and his world as a toddler. They both have their favorite kids and have others that they dislike as they have grown older. Also, My DH would love for me to work outside "his house" after 12 years but I cannot afford to start over at this point.
So, consider the effect that it will have on your family. That is something I didn't even consider when I embarked on this journey.
By
02/20/2009
A friend of mine provided daycare in her home for years, she received reimbursement from the state she lived in for the food she provided for the children she cared for. She had to have all the receipts then once a month she wold submit her receipts then receive a check from the state. I believe she contact the local county Dept. of Human Services to find out how to participate in this. I believe she had to be state certified but I am not sure of what all she had to do to qualify. Just some info thought you might find helpful. Good Luck!
By
02/19/2009
Wow, thank you all for your response. Such great ideas. I am happy I used this web site.
Aloha to all.
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