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February 22, 2012, 3:58 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by CRAZY_WOMAN They should put the childs name and mothers name in the news papper,to find the father.I think he'll have 30 day,before the child can be adopted. OK...there was mention of that if this one turned out not to be the father...so...

February 22, 2012, 3:56 pm

Would anyone be able to share their experiences with how reunification works after a parent has been incarcerated? Our situation is such that incarceration was 15 months and mom is now out and just starting case plan. Child was placed in foster care by mom - no hx of abuse. My main concern is...

February 22, 2012, 3:30 pm

Does not seem to me that the child would qualify for a special rate. To my knowledge it must be a serious chronic issue. My daughter, was in the NICU, for 5 days b/c of RSV and on home oxygen for weeks. She has an inherited blood disorder which we were at the doc. a lot for and was in services...

February 22, 2012, 3:30 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by Kezs Does anyone know of some resources for children diagnosed with autism after the age of 5? Our Munchkin probably has it. We are waiting on results of the evaluation but the Doctor told us to start researching it because he thinks he does...and we...

February 22, 2012, 3:09 pm

This is a very interesting thread and does make one think. Our first placement was a preemie that was born addicted. Her mom had a long history of drug abuse and we were told that she would have at least 6 months of rehab prior to RU. Instead baby went home after a month. I truly thought that...

February 22, 2012, 2:53 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by bethy724 Maybe "thank yous" can be your husbands job, especially if it's HIS family & they seem to think it's your job. That would piss me off. Complaining about one parent about the other when BOTH parents are responsible for their...

February 22, 2012, 2:46 pm

We had an emergency placement of a set of three siblings and the four year old would spout information. His eight year old sister would tell me "he likes to tell stories" or "that one is true" depending on what he was saying. I think I probably drove the CW insane with my...

February 22, 2012, 2:31 pm

How exciting! You can do it.

February 22, 2012, 2:08 pm

My husband and I have a blended family with 6 children. 4 of whom are here 50% of the time. We are very interested in adding a baby to our family. I was told that the state of California only allows 6 children to live in the home at a time. Therefore, we would not be able to adopt. We have the...

February 22, 2012, 1:04 pm

I think this is one of the most frustrating things about the foster care system. Why, when they know that the children are going to end up right back in foster care, do they send them home??? We did not get our FD back, she went to grandma instead but when SW told us she would be going back to...

February 22, 2012, 12:55 pm

Lifechanges I didn't read your original post closely. Sorry I didn't realize this is your nephew. As a foster parent you wouldn't be able to claim him as a qualifying dependent because the date of official placement would be the deciding factor on the "6 month rule", but you may be able...

February 22, 2012, 12:55 pm

Fruitoftheheart, we recently began looking into different agencies. There aren't any located where we live, but from what I can tell several agencies still work with families in different areas(???). I think that an agency would be a better fit for our family ... at least from what I can tell by...

February 22, 2012, 12:44 pm

i am sorry you are having sucha rought time and that the kiddo does not have the greatest social worker. With my last case the kids CW never contacted me and the kids were moved 4 times in 3 months! I remember being sooooo incredibly frustrated for everyone involved. I thought i got myself into a...

February 22, 2012, 12:29 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by NotDoneYet The way I see it, its either respite or its not. If OP normally gets paid for respite (we do here) than I don't see why she wouldn't still get a stipend if she is still technically his FM. I would agree. If you are not sure,...

February 22, 2012, 11:39 am

Thanks for the replies!! It's just sort of an informal poll...our case goal became adoption and they have filed the petition to TPR...but, the prelim hearing isn't till end of next month(man that makes it sound close!LOL!)...everything we are hearing says that the typical schedule is 60 days...so,...