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<blockquote data-quote="bran155" data-source="post: 237101"><p>When my daughter went into the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) via the court/DSS, she was "turned over to the state". It is not as drastic as it sounds. I can only speak for NY though. I still had custody over her and had the right to make decisions regarding her medications and treatment. I was given a DSS case manager who I would contact only if there were any problems. She followed up with the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) every so often. I was still the MOM and did all of the advocating for my duaghter. I was also reluctant in the beginning as I though I would lose my parental rights. That wasn't the case at all. I just didn't have the right to take my daughter out of the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) without permission from the court. I had to make sure she followed through with whatever services were in place for her. I also ended up being sued for child support which I owe to this day!!! </p><p></p><p>I went both routes, the SD and the court/DSS and truthfully I had a much better experience with the court and DSS. In my case my daughter needed to be forced into treatment as she would just refuse to do anything. The SD's placement was voluntary so she went awol left and right. Once she was placed through the court system she knew if she ran she would get locked up, so she stayed. </p><p></p><p>Just thought I would share my experience. I think I posted more about this on your other thread "absurd".</p><p></p><p>Good luck. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bran155, post: 237101"] When my daughter went into the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) via the court/DSS, she was "turned over to the state". It is not as drastic as it sounds. I can only speak for NY though. I still had custody over her and had the right to make decisions regarding her medications and treatment. I was given a DSS case manager who I would contact only if there were any problems. She followed up with the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) every so often. I was still the MOM and did all of the advocating for my duaghter. I was also reluctant in the beginning as I though I would lose my parental rights. That wasn't the case at all. I just didn't have the right to take my daughter out of the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) without permission from the court. I had to make sure she followed through with whatever services were in place for her. I also ended up being sued for child support which I owe to this day!!! I went both routes, the SD and the court/DSS and truthfully I had a much better experience with the court and DSS. In my case my daughter needed to be forced into treatment as she would just refuse to do anything. The SD's placement was voluntary so she went awol left and right. Once she was placed through the court system she knew if she ran she would get locked up, so she stayed. Just thought I would share my experience. I think I posted more about this on your other thread "absurd". Good luck. :) [/QUOTE]
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