You're legally an adult. If you can show that you can provide for the kids, you should be able to get them. I commend you on wanting to keep your family together. Family courts in Florida generally try to keep families together, and will likely be supportive of your attempt to reunite them. Good luck to you.
2007-04-12 07:30:19
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answered by Snoopy 5
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Childrens services always try to keep families together...the thing is to prove that you can provide a stable home for your siblings. They are both old enough to be home alone as long as it isn't overnite. The 17 year old is also old enough to have a job, so that isn't much of an issue. The challenge is going to be the 14 year old...because the 17 year old will be aging out of the foster system soon anyway.
I would contact child services and see what you would need to do to get custody of them. They will be able to see how serious you are, and you want to have as many allies in the system. Florida is a scary situation because they are extremely overworked...they lost several children a couple of years ago, and a child was killed last year. You need to get them out of the system if you can...if not right away, maybe after your 17 year old sibling turns 18, then the two of you can work together to get your family together.
The courts also have child advocates who represent the children in the court system. You may be able to find out who they are and contact them to see if they can help you in anyway. Their sole interest is the good of the child that they represent.
I hope you get your family back together. Good luck.
2007-04-12 07:42:55
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answered by Anonymous
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Depends on if you have the means to support yourself and them both, plus enough room for them. Try to talk to the DFCS down there to see what are the requirements, and to see if you need a lawyer. Then make sure that everything about is clean, because when you show interest in trying to help family, the state can get nasty. It has been shown that people who act as if they don't care about their kids have no problem with the state trying to take them. But the ones that love them, and are doing all that they can to take care of them, the state is always messing with them.
2007-04-12 07:39:54
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answered by cinnatigg 4
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Child Protective Services try to place children with relatives. They would have to investigate you and see if it would be "safe" and "in the children's best interest" to place them with you.
You mentioned an apartment. Two children at those ages listed would be required to have their own rooms, so a 3 bedroom would be the smallest residence CPS would allow.
I would recommend hiring a lawyer and have them start proceedings immediately as this will take some time. Listen to their advice for your best chance to get your siblings back. I wish you the best of luck! Goddess Bless!
2007-04-12 07:34:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Actually, if you can support them adequately, you are the most likely candidate. They prefer to keep the kids with family members whenever possible. And their age makes it a lot easier - you are a lot less likely to be turned away because they are not small children. As long as you don't have some kind of bad criminal record yourself, you stand a good chance of getting them.
Find a good attorney, and good luck!
2007-04-12 07:43:29
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answered by Anonymous
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If your siblings are removed from your family home, the authorities will likely be very happy to give them to you as long as you are an adult. Keeping them off the welfare roles will benefit all. Take care and good luck to you, you sound like a good big sister, I think there are few your age willing to take on such a responsibility.
2007-04-12 07:34:58
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answered by Anonymous
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I don't see why not. You are an adult, and if you can prove that you work, have an apartment,..........moreless a stable well being place for them to stay, then I don't see why that would be a problem. They are your siblings. Most judges would prefer for a family to stay together if possible. But you will need a lawyer. So please get one a.s.a.p.
Good Luck....Hope everything works out...
God Bless
2007-04-12 07:39:04
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answered by country girl 3
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chances are the 17 year old will be 18 before you gte through all the red tape, but yes, it's possible. You'll have to prove that you can provide for your siblings and that their living conditions will be up to standard...it won't be easy.
2007-04-12 07:31:45
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answered by kra_z_nic 3
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Yes, I believe it is possible. But, you have to show that you can send them to school on time, and offer them a good home and safe enviroment.
You must "sell" yourself to the Judge as an upstanding citizen that has overcome her family and is not a slob like the rest of your family. If you can do that, then you may have a good chance.
I wish you well...
Jesse
2007-04-12 07:31:50
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answered by x 7
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Possibly- But the main question would be who would take care of them after school while you work? How big is your apartment? Can 3 PPL live there?
2007-04-12 07:32:27
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answered by John L 5
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