So this past week has been an emotional rollercoaster. But not like one I have ever been on because so much of the turns are unknown and that can be scariest of all.
So "M" (confidentiality reasons) had pictures taken this week for a social worker to try and find her a "concurrent family home" in the event that parental rights are taken away and she is put up for adoption. Hmmm ok why move her and make her have to bond with another family?
Of course it would be sad if she left to reunify with her family however thats the goal of the system so of course its something we know can happen...but an unnecessary move to a non relative..thats just silly!
We had a very good visit with her mom and dad this last week and if and when she goes back to her home with them, they seem very open to allowing an open relationship with her :) That will be something I am very grateful for since our family has grown very close with her.
Oh and to the person that is cutting and pasting parts of my blog...you are very good at taking things out of context. Please find something better to do.
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I'm praying for you guys. God has it all worked out! I hope its you guys!! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteIn our state, "First placement is best placement". We are always given the option to adopt the child that has been placed with us.
ReplyDeleteIs it not the same where you live?
Nope its not the same...I would think it should be! The way my county looks at it is there are families that have waited to adopt and have their paperwork already done, etc...The only way I bump them out of the way is if I file de facto (usually after 6 months, we will shoot for it at 4) then I am first to be considered after family....Sigh, its exhausting.
ReplyDeleteLOL [at the LAST part]. Especially since she is NOT going to her birth family.
ReplyDeleteDo you want to adopt M, but they aren't considering you an option?! That's ridiculous. I actually created a "law" for my 12th grade project to allow foster parents "first dibs" [for lack of a better word] to adopt before DSS looks for adoptive parents else where. Interestingly enough, some sort of similar legislation was eventually passed.
I would love to be blessed with the opportunity to adopt M if parental rights are terminated. She has been a blessing in our home.
ReplyDeleteThat law sounds wonderful...yes I think that same timeframes should apply and the decision should not be rushed but I am very opposed to all this useless moving around.