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Frustrating meeting this afternoon
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<blockquote data-quote="timer lady" data-source="post: 20324" data-attributes="member: 393"><p>dreamer,</p><p></p><p>The law states that once a child is in placement 13 months a GAL is to be assigned. No, we do not get to choose this.</p><p></p><p>And yes, the law states that a child shouldn't be in the foster care system for more than a certain period of time .... however, the law allows for extenuating circumstances.</p><p></p><p>No, kt doesn't have a GAL. She isn't in the foster care system. </p><p></p><p>I've appeared before the judge assigned to wm's case. He is most understanding of the situation; the treatment plan is in place & has been approved by the court.</p><p></p><p>GAL, while an old hat in the business, hasn't a clue to the circumstances on wm's placement.</p><p></p><p>Reunification should be in the best interest of the child - however, the family must be taken into account. Therein, lies the rub. </p><p></p><p>Bringing wm back home, would bring in CPS because we wouldn't be "protecting" kt. </p><p></p><p>It's a mess! A mess that has been muddled through by the immediate treatment team. </p><p></p><p>There is no winning in this situation - we're just attempting to make the best of an ugly picture.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timer lady, post: 20324, member: 393"] dreamer, The law states that once a child is in placement 13 months a GAL is to be assigned. No, we do not get to choose this. And yes, the law states that a child shouldn't be in the foster care system for more than a certain period of time .... however, the law allows for extenuating circumstances. No, kt doesn't have a GAL. She isn't in the foster care system. I've appeared before the judge assigned to wm's case. He is most understanding of the situation; the treatment plan is in place & has been approved by the court. GAL, while an old hat in the business, hasn't a clue to the circumstances on wm's placement. Reunification should be in the best interest of the child - however, the family must be taken into account. Therein, lies the rub. Bringing wm back home, would bring in CPS because we wouldn't be "protecting" kt. It's a mess! A mess that has been muddled through by the immediate treatment team. There is no winning in this situation - we're just attempting to make the best of an ugly picture. [/QUOTE]
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