Yeah...my spots are usually filled by an ad too, as was this one, but I always worry that when the potential family calls my references it's a big hassle in my reference's lives. I always hope they don't keep them on the horn too long. My references tell me they're happy to do it and I don't know if a gift is over-doing it. If it wasn't for my references though I feel that I may not have filled the spot as soon. It's hard to prove yourself when parents don't know you.