We have baby back in our physical custody. The older two are with us until Monday morning when the foster family gets back to town. We got them last night and today had to make a dr's appointment because they were brought over with pink eye. And we weren't told about it which means that they don't know about it which probably means that the whole house over there is going to get it. Someone is coming over each day to inspect the house. We are all hoping that they will decide to let the girls stay with us because the girls have already told us that they don't want to go back. We are managing just fine with all of them here.
I have made a schedule and have been sticking to it. We made sure that we had everything here that they would need and that their beds were made and that the house was clean.
When our skill builder came over today she said that she was amazed. It was alot cleaner than she thought that it would be. She thought that there would be toys all over the house and there were only 3 out. The girls listened very well.
The middle one went with hubby over to his dad's house for a bit today and the oldest went out to lunch with me. We are making sure that they each get individual time with us.
If it is nice tomorrow we are going to go down and feed the geese and ducks that are on the river.
The foster family is tired of having them, yes I know that sounds bad, but when the girls were dropped off they were told that it would only be for a month. They have told us this is one of the longet months that they have ever had. They will happily keep them as long as needed but they want us to get them back very soon. They have already talked to our case worker and told her that they feel that we are ready to have all of the girls back but apparently so far the caseworker hasn't been listening. But that is for tomorrow's post.
I hope that everyone who reads this has a great day. I know mine has been.
Since this all has happended, the middle one has turned 2 and the baby is now almost 7 months old.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
TIME FOR AN UPDATE!
Posted by Me at 20:13
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Hey sweetie! Its good to see you posting again. I am glad to hear that you have the girls and that things are going well...just try to remember that it takes time for these things to get done and that your caseworker has alot of obligations to fulfill. Foster families can give their opinions, but the caseworker is responsible for those children as well and she has to be absolutely sure that she is doing the right thing in putting the girls back home. I know its frustrating and hard to wait, but the majority of children who land in foster care and are returned back to their parents end up back in foster care within 3 years of being reunified with their parents. Your caseworkers main concern is to make sure that you have all the support you need to care for the girls properly in hopes of avoiding their eventual return into the system. I am not saying that will happen with your children, just sharing that its so much more than just saying "oh, they are ready" and doing it. I know its hard for you and the girls, but it just takes time. Try to be patient with your caseworker. I know it seems like they tend to be against the parents, but their job is not an easy one....any time they return a child to a parent only to have that parent re-abuse or re-neglect the child that caseworker bears that burden. Its a hard job.
Hugs sweetie! Keep us updated more often, okay?
And hey, would you share your cleaning schedules? I think it would be nice to see it!!
I am glad to hear you got the kids back.
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