I now require as of September all new families pre-pay for care. Everyone has been super about it. My one exception is a single mom who gets paid every two weeks. I told her we would make her payday, my payday for the portion that DCF doesn't cover.

This past summer I had one family forget to pay 3 times in 3 months. One of these times was when they took vacation and didn't let me know till the day before and failed to pay 1/2 of the weekly rate as per my contract. I still haven't seen that money and doubt I will.

I hate asking for my check. Makes me feel awkward but, I have learned I hate not being paid for the service I gave them. Be strong! It gets easier.

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