ID Cards

Another foster parent shared the suggestion in a book about creating an ID card for your foster children. (I think its a great idea for ALL children).
Some things to include:

Small picture
Date of Birth
Height & Weight
Insurance Information
Address and Phone number
Social Security Number (you may or may not want to include this information - I recommend putting this on one card that you keep at home, so you can access it easily, but don't run the risk of having it get lost or stolen.)

Of course, it is important to safeguard this information, however, it is equally important to be able to access this information quickly and easily when necessary. These cards can be given to respite care providers, childcare providers, or others who need this information. Your child may have one that he/she carries depending on age (A card with at least your name, phone number, and home address is important for your foster children to have access to and you can help them practice memorizing this information) and you and your spouse or partner may each want to carry one.