From a Cat Mom....
Your very FIRST stop before you bring the kitty inside needs to be to a veterinarian for tests for feline AIDS*/ feline leukemia*, a fecal test for worms, vaccinations, general exam, and de-fleaing.
Spay or neuter this cat as soon as your vet advises, to avoid spraying/ scent marking around the house.
When the kitty comes inside, put him/her in one room with litter box on one side, food & water on the other side. Keep the kitty there for a few days. Cats have a need to explore their entire surroundings at one time. If they have TOO much space to investigate at one time, they can get VERY nervous.
* These diseases are different illnesses than the human varieties and are completely non-contagious to humans. There is a combination test for these diseases. Kitties CAN have some worms that can infest people, and of course fleas are the "guests that never leave" so be sure that no little friends come in with the kitty!
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