Siblings or not?

January 23, 2006

I was told by CPS workers that because I adopted my daughter she and her biological sister are not considered "siblings". Six months ago I made it clear to them that I would be interested in raising the sister who had been in state custody for 2 months. In December a judge granted us visitation, which seems like that would confirm they ARE siblings. But now, as TPR approaches I'm told they are not. Any thoughts? Also, we drive 500 miles for the last visitation (would be our 2nd visit with the child...the first went great) and the foster parents didn't show with the child. Is this considered "contempt"? Who would be held accountable: foster parents or DCS?

Thanks in advance for your advise!

bmommel

January 23, 2006

Social workers can't change the children's blood line. Their blood says they are indeed siblings!

Mel

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Poolside

January 23, 2006

I agree. That sounds like a very odd statement, and very wrong. They are difinitly siblings and any placement should consider family and relatives first! Good luck. I would (and have) push this very hard, and do not give up.

lambeausam

January 23, 2006

In our case, the boys are siblings. However, in the eyes of the court, they are not "legal siblings." While I received preference for placement, I am not considered a kinship placement, but rather a traditional placement.

Sam

mckenna

January 23, 2006

with my case it is similar to lams. i was given preference for placement of my son's sister but they are not legally considered siblings as my son was adopted by me.