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Hi-
I'm wondering if any of the wise ones on this board have any thoughts on this situation.
We are licensed foster parents for our county.
We just found out yesterday that DH's cousin had been taken into care-- they are not in our state- we are on the east coast and they are in the midwest.
We don't know alot about the situation that actually caused him to come into care, but it doesn't come as a total surprise.
We are hopeful that his cousins will get the services they need as a result of this.
We are also wondering if we should try and contact the cousin's CPS and let them know that we are relatives and also licensed foster parents. I doubt he would be forthcoming with the name of the SW, but I think I could probably figure out the number of CPS (:
We would certainly accept a child with his issues (which are not minor) as a placement if our local county asked us to take such a placement.
On the other hand- we are not anywhere close to where they are- nor do we have much of a relationship with either the parent or the child.
Do they do interstate transfers of children before they have TPR'd? How do they work out things like visits?
I can't answer any of your questions unfortunately, but I do think you should call CPS anyway and tell them who you are. If this case progresses or moves toward TPR you don't want to be accused of showing up too late. I wish you well.
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Once it appears the parents are not working a plan, yes they will move a child out of state if TPR is the goal but not yet completed. If you would like to be considered for the child, make yourself known as soon as you can! Good luck!
You'll need to contact the SW where the child is located and start the process if you are interested. You'll need a completed ICPC to move the child to you. If they are continuing visits w/possible RU then you probably will not be able to receive placement.
Our niece was moved to us across country prior to TPR but it was already decided and bmom was doing it voluntarilly and bdad was done by default. It was pretty much a done deal after she had lost 2 other children.
Best thing is to contact the SW and get information and then decide if you are interested. They can give you more information. And since you are already a licensed FH then it shouldn't be too time consuming or hard.
You also may want to post over on the relative adoptive parents board to get insight from others whom have gone through or are going through this type of situation.
yep, definitely don't wait. It doesn't hurt to speak up now.. but it CAN be used against you if you don't come forward immediaitely
Thankyou all so much. I really appreciate your insights. I will try and make ourselves known to CPS.
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