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I can answer questions on how foster care works, the difference between social workers and JPOs, questions regarding Guardian at Light-dim, childrens emotional state and group homes.

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I was in the foster care system for several years lived in group homes and foster homes had a social worker and lived with children who had JPOs.

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I wrote a term paper on the long lasting effects of child abuse and the states role in helping the children and families.

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Recent Answers from Mystalee Minogue

2013-05-05 Please help:

Kayla,          What you and your father have witnessed is child abuse and substance abuse. Your niece deserves better than what your sister can offer. Now you mentioned that your father has power of attorney

2013-03-26 Rock and a Hard Place - Parental Rights:

Hello Jamie,      This really is a tough situation. Here is what I know.     A Non-Blood Relative CAN become the sole guardian of a child, however there are more rules and restrictions that apply. those

2013-02-06 emancipation:

Hello Rachel,       In your state you have to be at least 16 years of age and have to have lived in your state for at least 6 months. What you are going to have to do  is petition the court for your emancipation

2012-08-26 long term foster care:

Dear Jomaria,        I have spent the past few days searching for the most accurate statistic to answer your question unfortunately I believe that children that have been in the foster care system whom

2012-08-10 Teenage custody:

Well at 17 you are not yet viewed as an adult from a legal standpoint. So the only choice I can see is contact your local child and family services for a pro Bono child advocate to help you proceed with

 

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