2006-11-08 04:07:13 · 20 answers · asked by TERRY N 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
im a grandparent looking after granchildren. go to social services & get parental responsibilty.its a challenge taking them on but very rewarding & social services are very helpfull.
2006-11-11 09:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking if you can take custody of him, you have to go to court, in front of a judge, and prove that you are capable of taking care of him and you want him to be under your care rather than be in a foster home. A judge will then decide if he's able to be turned over to you. If you are asking if you have the right to visit him....you still have to go to court in order to get visitation rights. Unfortunately, once a child is placed in foster care, everything has to be handled by the state through the court system. Hope this helps. Good luck!
2006-11-08 04:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by lil_rowdy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wasn't taken from you by social services, contact the county who is handling his case. Let the social worker know you are interested in visitation and/or placement with you. If you have a clean criminal record, an appropriate home, etc, you could get approved to have the child be with you while the parents work to get him back. The main thing is to keep in contact, follow up a lot, and try your best to cooperate. Generally if the parents can't get the child back relatives are first to be considered for permanent placements, especially if they've been in contact with social services throughout the case & shown to be reasonable & that they'd protect the child from the birthparents if allowed to permanently keep the child. Good luck.
2006-11-10 16:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not to sure about your rights; but the social services/family placement services should facilitate your access to your grand child - as long as it's in the best interest for the child.
I'm on the other side of this process and they seem quite keen in maintaining those links where possible.
I would actually suspect that you the rights of the extended family are decided on a case by case basis.
The best course of action would be to talk to the childs social worker and make your desire to maintain contact known.
2006-11-08 04:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by Felidae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the childs parent or parents has recently been incarcerated then you do have a right to petition for the custody of the child. If the parental rights were removed you also have a claim. All of this must be done through an attorney.
2006-11-08 04:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Letsee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law if you are the blood grandparent you have grand parents rights. You need to go see a lawyer about that situation. So that noone tries to get you on any cracks in the justice system.
2006-11-08 04:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by Saints friend 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends, was the child taken from your home or his parents? If from his parents, you may petition Social Services to have the child placed in your home until home problems are resolved or you may sue for legal custody.
2006-11-08 04:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grand parents have rights I know for sure.If the state says the parents can't have him back the grandparents WILL BE NEXT IN LINE FOR CUSTODY! Talk to the people and let them hear you out and find out exactly what you need to do.
2006-11-08 04:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by lee lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see a solicitor, social worker or a family liaison officer you'll find out what your rights are.....i wont ask why he's in foster care, that's your business but if you want to get him out of Care then these people will help you...good luck
2006-11-08 05:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you had nothing to do with his removal from the home you have all rights, know run yourself down to the agency and get the grandson lol
2006-11-08 04:20:20 · answer #10 · answered by sexyswells42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋