Short timer

Miss A was here 4 nights. Our shortest visitor yet and coincidentally the shortest time between going on the open beds list and getting a call for a placement, two hours.

She was adorable,3, and would have been a perfect fit for our current family dynamic.

But alas such is the burden of foster care, they needed an actual case to remove the child, which they did not have. Glad for her that the system actually worked the way it is supposed to and hoping the family learned from their wake up call. But then again....I'm not even sure they didn anything wrong, beyond not agreeing with the opinion of a doctor.

Ps soooo glad I was able to talk my hubby out of running right down to the store and buying another crib when she came....let me tell you that was a hard sell for him, he loves to shop. But I just had a feeling about this case.

How fast do things change around here?

Things happen here daily that change the course of things or that surprise yet don't surprise you. DCS (CPS) visits happened today. S's case worker was first. Court is May 1. At last court date Dad said he did not want to be a party to the case and wanted to sign rights away... so he called yesterday and said he'd changed his mind. DCS said he has to now wait till court date to have judge order services again, course they think that he's just a drop in and really only wants the right to see her once in awhile. So continuing on, ya just never know with foster care until you get your severance and adoption date.

D's biomom was doing very well. Nearly finished with Rehab, learning to care for him, and visiting regularly on Saturdays, of course she forgot a few times, but still came. Today we received a call that she is AWOL from Rehab. So now she can no longer visit at our house and she has to start all over again if she tests positive. Is it freaking January yet?

Movements

So Mr C has found another placement better suited to his needs. Unfortunately it's another group home, but truthfully it's where he feels more comfortable and honestly his future adoptive home is very group home similar so it'll fit him.

I'm sad and conflicted as I wish it had worked out, but I know it's for the best on all fronts.

He leaves on Saturday.

I think we should either say status quo for the summer... Or only agree to another baby as a next placement. So time will tell I guess.