I have been fostering with the same agency for almost 3 years. I had a 13 month old child on a ventilator for 5 months and a paraplegic 5 year old with some psychiatric issues for 2 and a half years. Over the years I have had issues regarding the lack of assistance in correct reimbursement leveling, and finding resources to help children, as well as lack of placement of children in my home. I had admitted that I may research other foster agencies and switch.
The foster agency called me in the afternoon (a few months later) to tell me they where removing the children to another one of their foster homes because they had concerns about me teaching the 5 year old to catherize himself for urine and that I would receive detailed information in the mail. They told me that they would not liscence me anymore. The children were thriving in my home and making big progress. I don't believe this was in the best interest of the children especially the 5 yr. old since he has trust issues and h
2007-03-08 04:36:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No different than any other parent.
2007-03-08 04:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by YupChubby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't have any. The placing agency has every right to remove foster children from your home and to not place any more children with you, although I would think, that would be their last resort considering the shortage of foster families. Unless there is more to the story, the best thing for you to do, is be the best advocate for the children in your care while maintaining a good relatioship with the agency that you foster for, their social workers, and suprevisors. Most importantly, remember that these are not your children, if you want rights, adopt. If you want to help foster children, work with the system.
2007-03-08 13:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by Lei 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely disagree with the poster who says your rights are the same as any other parent. That is completely and totally false, and if you are licensed, you would be fully aware of this.
Do NOT get me wrong. I have nothing but admiration for foster parents who make room in their lives and hearts, for children who need a good home. The entire system neglects the contributions that you make.
The reality is that the courts and placement agencies have legal custody of these kids, and authority to make final determinations in terms of their medical issues. You may.. or may not.. be better aware of their needs. Ideally, there would be no conflict between the agency and the persons directly involved in the care. And if it comes down to a dispute as you describe, they are going to make the final determination.
I can see that you may have rights to dispute any negative information that may arise out of this. As far as rights to make determinations directly involving the child... I am not aware of any rights on your part.
2007-03-08 12:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by wendy c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The children might have a choice in the matter, but you would probably have to get a lawyer for the opposing side to consider it. Otherwise theyll probably walk all over you. Other option might be a state attorney or official to come out and review the case/problem. Because, if I remember correctly, the chilren are actually property of the state up until they are 18.
Im sorry to hear about your distress, but I admire your capabilities and choice to be a foster parent.
2007-03-08 12:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Thought 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take them to court, but your rights are ultimately determined by the judge. Neither you, nor the agency has final say.
2007-03-08 12:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋