So here is what has been happening. Wednesday, CD's case went back to court. While we had been told that this would be another permanency hearing and that the System would be asking the court to change the goal in the case to termination of parental rights and adoption, this was not the case. A day before the court hearing I was contacted by CD's law guardian and told that this would just be a "status report" and that would be asking for a "quick return" which means a permanency hearing with less that the normally required 30 days notice. I was told that I didn't even need to come to court. Something about "both named fathers needed to be notified." Ok, makes sense. Of course I didn't know that there were two named fathers or why they couldn't have been notified, but whatever.
After the court hearing, the law guardian left a message for me telling me that CD's bio mom was not in court. There is not going to be a "quick return" but there will be a new permanency hearing on November 30. She also told me that she was leaving the Office of the Law Guardian. CD will have a new lawyer. This news came just after I was told that she would have a new case manager. Not much continuity, but I am hoping that with the judge being the same, the changes will not set us back.
Meanwhile CD is as amazing as ever. Just when you think she can't get cuter, she does.
6 comments:
I hope you are still standing strong with your family - and that this delay doesn't cause too much frustration.
Thank you for sharing your story. It is wonderful to read about a family that truly loves the child they want to adopt, and is truly acting in her best interests.
It also gives a realistic perspective on how things go down in the system (delay after delay, Mom getting chance after chance, 2 potential fathers who have had no part in her life still having enough 'power' to postpone a court case...)
I really hope that things work out as soon as possible. I can't wait to see your family have closure - and to know that CD will have a forever family that loves and adores her, and invests in her.
Sorry to hear that the frustrating process just never ends. Glad to hear that CD is giving you much joy every day!
I whish you all the best and good nerves for the journey ahead of you.
I love your blog, your positive attitude towards your children in general and CD in particular, and I whish you all the best.
I am happy to hear your status update, and hope things continue to go forward.
I'm glad to hear that there were no negative outcomes. Hopefully, the 11/30 date will be another step forward to adoption.
Kathy
It can be so difficult jumping through the hoops of the Foster Care system. My wife and I try to balance everything that is told to us and hang on to hope at the same time. Keep your head up and all the best with your case!
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