Can a foster parent fight for custody of a foster child?
My parents have been foster parents to my little brother since he was five days old. Now he is two years, five months old. We just received word that custody is being given back to his biological mother. Can my family do anything to keep him in our home?
If they have deemed her fit to have custody then there probably is not much you can do. Custody always goes to the mom unless she is unfit or gives up her rights. However you should talk to an attorney about this to be sure. Also discuss with the attorney if you can legally keep track of him in case the boy goes back into foster care to make sure your parents get him. That is what I would do. People in here are not going to know the law.
August 21st, 2010 at 6:09 am
I’m really sorry, but no. The main goal of foster care is to provide a safe home for a children when their bio family cannot. If CPS believes that the mother is now able to care for this child then they will send him home. I know it is hard to accept because you have had him in your home for so long but this is how the system works. My advice is to get to know the bio mom, offer babysitting to her when she needs it ect, let her know that you wish to be a part of her child’s life. Best of luck!
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August 21st, 2010 at 6:25 am
If they have deemed her fit to have custody then there probably is not much you can do. Custody always goes to the mom unless she is unfit or gives up her rights. However you should talk to an attorney about this to be sure. Also discuss with the attorney if you can legally keep track of him in case the boy goes back into foster care to make sure your parents get him. That is what I would do. People in here are not going to know the law.
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August 21st, 2010 at 6:34 am
Well, they can fight it, but they might not win it. If the bio mom can prove her parenting skills are good, she will win. I hope she’s got her act together. Your parents were probably aware that this might happen.
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