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Is there anywhere that I could read more about caring for drug effected/exposed babies? My husband is leary of foster care in general (sad), and of course we couldn't do it unless we were both fully committed. But in the meantime, I'd really like to learn whatever I can. Advertisement |
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I see babies withdrawing almost daily and they are so pitiful. The ones that have family (or foster parents) visiting a lot do tend to do better, have lower Finnegans, etc. |
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Does anyone know how I could get in touch with a hospital to be a volunteer cuddler, who to call or how to ask ?
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What's a finnegan?
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Sorry you and your baby had to go through this.
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Most NICU's have these programs. As PP said, you can call the hospital and tell them you are interested in volunteering. They will connect you to the volunteer center. You can ask about it, and if they have that available usually you go in for an interview. Some require a backround check (fingerprinting), and TB check, but it's pretty simple. It was an option for community service at the college I went too.
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Re: to those that foster drug affected babies...
They are called cuddlers here too =)
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I foster children and meet the biological parents. I see the pain they have knowing what they've done to their children because of their drugs. One dad wrote his son 'I have problems, but you have a chance'. Ugh it was heart wrenching. |
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