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When to let him go but hes still a child
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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 730372" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>The good news is, he is currently in a program and then another 30 day program awaits him immediately thereafter, so you have a bit of time with him out of the home to think, maybe see a counselor yourself and decide what to do.</p><p></p><p>It seems that the first thing you need to do is, decide whether or not giving up custody is something you, personally, can do (it sounds like maybe not which is perfectly OK, what a decision!)</p><p></p><p>If NOT then you need a plan and most likely some kind of assistance so that he will not destroy your family's serenity in a couple months' time when he does return to the home.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps his 30 day placement will recommend some kind of interim step for him before returning home. There are ways to get a child placed out of the family home without necessarily giving up custody.</p><p></p><p>You may want to consult a family attorney for advice.</p><p></p><p>I cannot recall offhand what your family's living situation is (if he has a stepdad, if you are with his bio dad, etc) but sometimes loving relatives can be a lifesaver. Might he be able to live with another family member upon his release?</p><p></p><p>Wishing you the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 730372, member: 13303"] The good news is, he is currently in a program and then another 30 day program awaits him immediately thereafter, so you have a bit of time with him out of the home to think, maybe see a counselor yourself and decide what to do. It seems that the first thing you need to do is, decide whether or not giving up custody is something you, personally, can do (it sounds like maybe not which is perfectly OK, what a decision!) If NOT then you need a plan and most likely some kind of assistance so that he will not destroy your family's serenity in a couple months' time when he does return to the home. Perhaps his 30 day placement will recommend some kind of interim step for him before returning home. There are ways to get a child placed out of the family home without necessarily giving up custody. You may want to consult a family attorney for advice. I cannot recall offhand what your family's living situation is (if he has a stepdad, if you are with his bio dad, etc) but sometimes loving relatives can be a lifesaver. Might he be able to live with another family member upon his release? Wishing you the best. [/QUOTE]
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