Originally Posted by Ariana:
I would accept it yes. My families pay a two week deposit which is applied to the last two weeks of care once they give notice. I would let them know that care ends on xx date (2 weeks from date of text) and no $$ is owed unless circumstances changed since the depsit was made (they either pay the difference or I issue a refund).
I have an OT question for those of you that take two week deposits to be applied for the end of care. Where do you keep this money? Do you have a seperate account or do you just keep it in your account and know not to spend it? I haven't required a deposit for any of my families so far as I have known them all personally or known through a friend. I can see in the future taking on clients I don't have a relationship with and wanting to implement this. Two weeks of care for the 5-8 kids I allow adds up.