Hi and welcome. Your stepdaughter will probably have many of the problems, if not all, that anyone gets when adopting an older child.Why won't CPS let your hub be in charge of her psychiatric care? Your hands are sort of tied with CPS making all her decisions, even with medications. My guess is that this kid may have some attachment issues, psychiatric problems beyond just ADHD/ODD, and was she possibly exposed to drugs or alcohol while hubs's ex was pregnant? All of this can come into play. I'd be angry if I had to relay on CPS for treatment of a child in my home. Big hugs and a welcome. Good folks here.
