October Foster Care Budget

GROCERIES (these are groceries I've purchased specifically for the kids- not myself, or family meals in general. These only account for additional purchases made solely for the children) :
Breakfast Cereal: $10
Waffle-Making Supplies (flour, sugar, etc): $10
Different Flavors of Syrup: $20
Cheese, Meat, and Crackers For School Lunches: $20
Sandwich Supplies For School Lunches: $20
Fruit and Veggies For School Lunches: $20
Dried Kiwi: $15
Trail Mix Snack Packs: $45
Halloween Candy: $25
TOTAL: $185

HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Bulk Handsoap: $15
Lotion: $5
Tooth Paste: $5
TOTAL: $25

GAS/TRANSPORTATION
School/ Court Meetings/ Family Visitations: $60
TOTAL: $60

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Classroom Halloween Party Games: $15
Classroom Halloween Party Favors: $25
TOTAL: $40

CLOTHING
Halloween Costumes: $60
TOTAL: $60

EXTRAS
Movies/ DVDs (including rentals): $20
Books: $10
Halloween Treat Bags: $10
Halloween Night Safety Glow-Sticks: $10
Monster High Birthday Party Decor: $40
Monster High Birthday Cupcakes: $15
Birthday Favors: $25
Birthday Presents: $75
TOTAL: $205


GRAND TOTAL: $575


NOTE: An important thing to keep in mind is that this 'budget' does not account for any extra groceries I buy for daily meals like dinner- which I would be cooking for myself anyways, I just make more now (which is probably another $200 to $250 total each month). It also doesn't cover any of the costs of bringing a new child into my home.