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Wow. This is RAD? as posted above. This sounds all too familiar. Things are great as long as there's a shallow relationship. Is RAD a spectrum disorder? Are there different levels or is there just RAD? Gotta go do some research.

Quote: Originally Posted by arbuckle17 One point in considering this is if Bdad is circumsized, and if he will be in the picture. It is better for a boy to be like his dad or the male figure he grows up with, as it kinda helps with some of those boy growing up questions. I don't necessarily agree with that, as boys are going to see lots of other men (change rooms and so on) as they grow up. For instance, it is getting to be that the...

Quote: Originally Posted by hrisme I would think you should be able to get more information if you are seriously being considered as a placement. I would ask to see his entire file, speak with the existing foster parents, and speak with the individual that made the diagnosis. There may very well be a reason for the diagnosis that didn't make it into the paperwork. I would suggest making your decision based on the possibility that the...

Okay, I'm officially jaded. I've known that song for years, thought it was sweet and it brought tears to my eyes. I heard it yesterday. The line about how Christmas Carol crawled up in his lap......all I could think was, "Yeah, Bubba used to do that. RAD. Too bad he doesn't see it." Sad. Ruined a perfectly good song for me! But it's still sweet.

Quote: Originally Posted by MamaS Their DFCS worker explained that unless charges are filed against a parent it is presumed to be an "accident" and the idea is to keep the babies in FC until they are "stronger and tougher" and can withstand the punishment/abuse handed out by the parents. As true as this is, it breaks my heart to hear it.

One of my placements was a 2 1/2 yr old girl and an 18 month old boy. Kids didn't have toys at home or very many clothes. The parents wanted to show CPS that they really did care and would buy them clothes all the time, which was great except that they had no idea what size they wore even after the CW kept telling them. The Dad thought the boy was like a 5 yr old and the girl was like a 7 yr old. I think it was their perception of their...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jensboys I just took a 10 month old for her Christmas visit with her 3 siblings and her parents -- none of them got anything My girls mother and father have disappeared as well and it appears they are not getting anything, although an aunt dropped off a gift for them at the social workers office. I guess you guys are lucky ... I am not sure what is worse. It's worse if they get nothing, of course. Our...

Ummm...I would also suggest putting in your 30 days notice for her. I feel her perceptions or lies are a danger to you and your family. I really feel don't feel comfortable with this situation at all.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jensboys I just took a 10 month old for her Christmas visit with her 3 siblings and her parents -- none of them got anything My girls mother and father have disappeared as well and it appears they are not getting anything, although an aunt dropped off a gift for them at the social workers office. I guess you guys are lucky ... I am not sure what is worse. VERY TRUE!!!

I dropped off my fd at daycare today knowing that dhs is supposed to pick her up and return her to mom this afternoon. We only had her 11 days but they are so easy to love. I am also a praying woman and it is the only thing that allows me to lay my head down and sleep at night without a major panic attack. There is nothing I can do to keep that baby safe but I believe my God is watching her and I pray for baby and mom...and I pray that He...