Quote From: aclark7777I'm a single foster mom, of a beautiful little girl , she is now 22 months old she was a month old when I brought her home from the hospital. . We had court in July 05 my attorney got the judge to see that Kayleigh is better off with us(my daughter which is 15 years old and myself) and to change DSS plans to termination of parental rights and adoption, I had every intention of adopting Kayleigh. But we just got out of court today 10-3-05 and I was told that on November 5, 2005 I have to give her to her distant cousins that just came forward to get custody of her. They have only seen her a few times. I found out by my attorney there is nothing else I can do. I'm concerned about how Kayleigh is go handle all of this, we have such a strong bond, she has a very strong bond with my daughter, and with my entire family, we are the only family Kayleigh has ever known. Can Dr Phil tell my what kind of impact this is going to have on Kayleigh, can this really mess her up emotionally?
I'm not giving up I'm praying for a miracle
She came into our lifes a year after my husband passed away so Kayleigh has brought us both back to life, she is a bright, loving , sweet little girl.
I'm the Foster Mother residing in Washington to a 12 year old boy who has a organic delay. Recently his Biological Mother came to visit, she totally broke the rules drinking, taking him to a motel instead of the approved location for overnight visitation.
I was approached by his Social Worker about adoption or guardianship. I told her we would consider it but only if he would stay at the rate they have assigned. We are meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation, my greatest fear is that they will put the need to save money over the needs of this child?
He has blended into our family and asked to stay with us instead of going to his Mom. I told the Social Worker that I will NOT LOWER THE standard of living he has grown accustomed to as a way of saving the State money. I
t's not about the child any more its about the wallet? I think both of his Parents should pay child support to subsidize the cost of the state.
They have a responsibility to this child that they failed his Mother was a me th user his Dad just simply couldn't deal with him. He has been in 6 different homes before coming to us. I will hold my ground when it comes to what he deserves.
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The State of Washington has this strange rating system which determines reimbursement issues. ITS NOT ABOUT THE KIDS NEEDS ANYMORE. We work 24 seven with these kids for Penny's and yet the State feels we should do this for free?
Outraged Parent
