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2 per session - Virtual OK - Posted Oct 09, 2016

I will answer any questions you might have about fostering.

Possible topics:
Requirements
Reimbursement
Rights & Responsibilities
Difficulties
Attachment
Caseworker difficulties
Advocating for services
Behaviors
Self-care
Rules
Who can do it?
Adoption

Training & Qualifications


I'm a licensed foster parent. I've been a foster Mom for 5 years and have had 5 placements, 1 adoption, and 1 pending adoption.

Availability & Preferences


Varies

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Heather


Millie provided Help with Fitbit & Fitness Accountability Pal for Heather
Jan 01, 2017
It's exciting to see Heather working toward a healthier lifestyle. We text to support, lift, and hold each other accountable. It's nice to have a frie...nd who is on the same wagon as you. show more
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Inactive User provided Help with Fitbit & Fitness Accountability Pal for Heather
Dec 08, 2016
nice girl good talking to her =)
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Inactive User provided Help with Fitbit & Fitness Accountability Pal for Heather
Oct 19, 2016
Looking forward to many fitbit challenges with you :)
Cat received Help with Wanted: Craft Scraps from Heather
Oct 14, 2016
Very understanding! Went above and beyond!

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Heather is requesting
Fitbit & Fitness Accountability Pal
I'd love to have someone that wants to check in daily and chat about steps and do 30 day squat/ab/etc challenges. Let's be our own weight watchers duo... minus the point counting. 😜 I lack motivati...

I love freebies and bartering!

About Heather Jirk

I'm a weirdo. 😜 I'm a foster Mom, transracial adoptive Mom, Black hair stylist, Frugal freak, cross stitcher, upcycler, housekeeper, babysitter and who knows what else. I love saving my cash and looki...ng/working for good deals. I love learning new skills and have experience in manual labor, gardening, drywall, sewing, painting, hardwood resurfacing, furniture/appliance assembly, dirty/gross work, and general Mcgyver home maintenance. show more

Open to other proposals
Heather Jirk is looking for:
  • Just for Fun
  • Cheap & Easy
  • Fun & Quirky
  • Children's Activities
  • Children's Tutoring
  • Children's Lessons
  • Pets
  • Music Lessons
  • Classes & Webcasts
  • Tutoring & Mentoring
  • Learning
  • Friendship/Listening
  • Tours & Excursions
  • New Age
  • Adventure
  • Travel
  • Experiences
  • Life Coaching
  • Counseling & Therapy
  • Wellness
  • Fitness