Client Book
This is a (2 or 3) ring notebook that contains all pertinent info.
Here is a partial list of some of the info that may be included, but it boils down to this, keep all information that comes your way, a copy of every form you fill out;
- what allergies does the child have
- when were their last shots
- what medicine are they on
- medical chart
- visit chart
- behavior chart
- medical information
- address of biological parents
- the name and address of, all Doctors, case workers, therapists, pharmacy, probation officer, lawyer, teachers, etc.
- the dates of all appointments and visits
- medical card and SS number
- report cards
- police reports, school reports, etc.
In the books I maintain, I make and keep (or copy) everything that comes my way. By doing this I don’t have to think about should I save it or what. For example if my foster child gets a letter from someone, I cut out the return address and put it in the book, so later on when they want to write back, I have the address. For little stuff like this a use a clear plastic zip lock bag attached to the note book.
