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[quote=Anonymous]Shelter or foster care aside, there can always be tricky logistics with arranging out-of-school activities in DC in general. Between charters, OOB, and private schools, many kids have friends spread all over the place.

To PPs applauding OP's altruism, remember that OP is doing what they think is right from their own child's emotional perspective first. Which is as life should be. OP seemed to be asking a respectful question about protocols or advice for a situation that they are unfamiliar with. For anyone whose parents have separated, divorce, minorities, or in some way were considered non-traditional, odds are that some of your friends' parents asked similar questions, politely, about your situation. Hopefully the other parents were thoughtful and discrete like OP.

Back to advice, OP, it sounds like the children are quite young. They may not be up for much activity afterschool anyway. So it might make sense to send an invitation to something specific like a kid-friendly exhibit at a museum near school, free movie or story time at a library, cultural family tradition or neighborhood activity or festival. It doesn't have to be complicated so long as it's something your child really enjoys.

The important thing is that OP's child wants to spend time with the another child and that OP is willing to make that happen. As PP mentioned, use several ways to communicate a specific message and you're likely to get a specific response.

Best wishes for a beautiful friendship for these children[/quote]

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