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<blockquote data-quote="pajamas" data-source="post: 529914" data-attributes="member: 13499"><p>Thank you all. Some of our posts seem to have passed in the ether, so I missed some comments yesterday.</p><p></p><p>Re: "ward" - we're in somewhat of a legal gray area thanks to what amounts to malfeasance by the county attorneys and staff in the next state over. I check the "guardian" box, but it's more complicated than that. We have not adopted because I knew we would lose the option of accessing Medicaid if CeCe ever needed it. Although we were given custody of a sibling group with known special needs, we receive no support from their state (although we were awarded $56 per week in child support we never see - oohboy!). A well known child advocate attorney (just mentioning her name makes state execs nervous) suggested that we had a great case against 2 states, but we'd rather spend what we have on our family rather than her fees. Thankfully, the prior state acknowleges that we have custody legally (in loco parentis?). </p><p></p><p>Holden played with fire when he was younger - may 9 or 10 (which, come to think of it, is where CeCe is emotionally) - and we did involve the fire department who did a combo of scare tactics and coaching. What he was doing was actually more dangerous that CeCe's actions, open flames vs. candles. What freaked me out most was discovering the candle hidden on the floor behind a door still burning despite her protestations. </p><p></p><p>We don't want to throw in the towel, but have to keep everybody safe when she's here. Susie - your suggestions are very appropriate and practical, and a little overwhelming (time for the big-girl panties). I need to take the same disaster planning skills I use at work and apply at home. </p><p></p><p>More later ... the younger ones have developed a liking for church - a good thing, so off we go ....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pajamas, post: 529914, member: 13499"] Thank you all. Some of our posts seem to have passed in the ether, so I missed some comments yesterday. Re: "ward" - we're in somewhat of a legal gray area thanks to what amounts to malfeasance by the county attorneys and staff in the next state over. I check the "guardian" box, but it's more complicated than that. We have not adopted because I knew we would lose the option of accessing Medicaid if CeCe ever needed it. Although we were given custody of a sibling group with known special needs, we receive no support from their state (although we were awarded $56 per week in child support we never see - oohboy!). A well known child advocate attorney (just mentioning her name makes state execs nervous) suggested that we had a great case against 2 states, but we'd rather spend what we have on our family rather than her fees. Thankfully, the prior state acknowleges that we have custody legally (in loco parentis?). Holden played with fire when he was younger - may 9 or 10 (which, come to think of it, is where CeCe is emotionally) - and we did involve the fire department who did a combo of scare tactics and coaching. What he was doing was actually more dangerous that CeCe's actions, open flames vs. candles. What freaked me out most was discovering the candle hidden on the floor behind a door still burning despite her protestations. We don't want to throw in the towel, but have to keep everybody safe when she's here. Susie - your suggestions are very appropriate and practical, and a little overwhelming (time for the big-girl panties). I need to take the same disaster planning skills I use at work and apply at home. More later ... the younger ones have developed a liking for church - a good thing, so off we go .... [/QUOTE]
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