I know of a 16 year old boy who is friends with my son. He lives with 2 sisters and a mother. The father passed way years ago and mother is bed ridden and stays in bed all the time. She is a private person and would get very upset if I called her or showed up at her house. Her son says that his mother stays in bed and passes out and messes her bed but he is worried about her. Last time he called the hospital they came and took her and brought her back 3 days later. I know the boy has some concerns that the house they live in is not willed and that the mother refuses to write a will. I have offered him a place to stay after the mother dies but what can I do meantime to make sure that she is ok. I don't want to interfere but is there an agency that takes over and keeps the children's bwst interest?
2007-12-17 12:09:40 · 5 answers · asked by aim w 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
They never answer their phone and never open the door. They are not religious and they have no one. They live an isolated life. The sisters are 15 and 17. They will be all very very mad if I did something on my own but I was thinking may be a place where they can interfere and do something for the children. The children do all the cooking if any. Is there an agency that can get involved?
2007-12-17 12:25:01 · update #1
That is a horrible situation for a 16 year old boy. Look in your phone book under social services or youth and family services and call them. You do not have to give your name. If you can't find a number to call in the phone book you can probably call any church or hospital in your area and ask them to refer you to the proper agency. Remember, you do not have to give you name to anyone. If the situation is how you describe one phone call to the proper social service agency will probably be enough to get the ball rolling. Good luck.
2007-12-17 12:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by shadowdog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow...
if she doesn't have a will the children would go to the state if there is no other family...
I think you should bite the bullet and just call and say Happy Holidays and that you would like to help in some way
they thing is you can't ask what she needs you just need to do it you know what I mean...like bring over a meal if she gets mad so what...I am sure deep down she will be happy
Adding...Who pays the bills..I guess I would call Social Services but don't let the boy know or your son...
Good Luck...
if she is really sick I know Hospice can get involved but I am not certain about the children How old are the sisters?
does the mother have any friends? who cooks and cleans
this is terrible.. If I Lived there I would go over there with you
Keep me posted on what happens
2007-12-17 20:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by Brenda S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where are the other family members? Aunts or Uncles, grandparents? There should be at least two sets. Are they involved in a church?
Frankly if it was me, I would go over there and talk to her. This is a terrible situation for these children and she, sick or not, needs to deal with it. Are you sure she's ill and not drunk?
Either way, someone should have some information about what plans are made for these children.
2007-12-17 20:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to people in the church there is always help there..otherwise talk to someone in community services..It all depends what area you are in..I'm not living in America otherwise I could get you some numbers to contact..
2007-12-17 20:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
call dss
2007-12-17 20:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by sweetbeesma 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋