New Foster Child Check-List (What You'll Need To Buy In The First Week)

I created this list basically to give foster parents an idea of the investments they may need to make within the first week of a child coming into their home. This list basically covers the necessities, this such as clothes and school supplies. Depending on the age group, other things may also need bought (shaving cream, razors, feminine products, and deodorant for teens). But this list is a basic cover-all for kids ages 3 and up. The basic necessities you'll need to go shopping for within the first few days your child is in your home.

Clothing
-Underwear (possibly bras)
-Socks
-Pajamas
-Pants
-Shorts/ Skirts
-Shirts
-Sweaters
-Jacket
-Shoes
-Boots

Winter Wear (depending on your environment)
-Coat
-Snow Pants
-Hat
-Mittens/ Gloves

School Supplies
-Backpack
-Notebooks, Folders, Paper
-Pencils, Pens, Highlighters or Markers
-Gym Clothes
-Scissors
-Glue

If you're looking for a list of things to buy prior to having a child placed in your home, read my Beginning Foster Child Check-List.