Second hand smoke

[giraffe]

I dont allow children of smokers. I know it sounds mean but I have children in my care with allergies, I try to weed them out in the interview.

But, if one slipped in I would most likely change the childs clothes upon arrival... but it sounds like that option wont work for you (because of his skin/hair).

[playfelt]

I would simply be upfront with the family and say that the smell of smoke is causing health issues and unfortunately you are going to have to terminate. Then discuss a timeline so that the family has plenty of time to look for alternate care. Presumably this is something that came up soon after the family came into care so they likely still have the names of other providers they interviewed as well as you as a provider may still be able to reach one of the other families you interviewed. Was the smell not an issue at the interview?

[Sunflower]

I would simply be upfront with the family and say that the smell of smoke is causing health issues and unfortunately you are going to have to terminate. Then discuss a timeline so that the family has plenty of time to look for alternate care. Presumably this is something that came up soon after the family came into care so they likely still have the names of other providers they interviewed as well as you as a provider may still be able to reach one of the other families you interviewed. Was the smell not an issue at the interview?

I had a sinus infection when he first came to visit and the first few days he was here! LOL Talk about bad timing right ??
The thing is I really like the little guy. He gets along great with the others and comes from a single parent family....he doesn't have a great home life etc.
Aside from the smell I love having him here
Also , I found out he might be leaving in a few weeks.
BUT I will not make this mistake again.

[susansmith]

Absolutely. you need to take this up with the parents. Kindly say .....I'm sorry.....can't look after anymore due to the smoke smell....Be honest. You owe it to the child....

[Sunflower]

I dont allow children of smokers. I know it sounds mean but I have children in my care with allergies, I try to weed them out in the interview.

But, if one slipped in I would most likely change the childs clothes upon arrival... but it sounds like that option wont work for you (because of his skin/hair).

Yeah, the smell is really stuck on him and besides all his "spare clothes " smell just as bad.
I used to ask the parent if they smoked in their home during my phone interviews but I somehow forgot with this one . Won't be making that mistake twice!