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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 764682" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>My grandsons preference to live with his paternal Aunty was granted by the judge on my grands case. Without even letting me know what was happening. We went to our routine court date, the judge had a conference with the boys and the younger (he was 14) wanted to be with his brother, who had gone to live with his aunt. The judge granted it immediately. The social worker said that when kids are 14 and up, the courts listen to what their preference is. (Within reason and safe).</p><p>Your grandson needs to be forthcoming on what is going on with his mom. That’s a hard one, if your grands are like mine, who were told to keep secrets from us. They were fiercely loyal despite all they went through. It took a while for them to see they were not being treated well. Thinking back to how their lives were growing up, trust was a big issue. </p><p>CPS is not easy to work with, we went through years of reporting concerns. But, once the grands were removed from their paternal grandparents, the ball got rolling. I became their foster grandparent, but CPS goal was still reunification with their parents. But, their parents were both on the streets and eventually through the courts lost their parental rights.</p><p>I know how hard and hurtful this is, LMS. You have done the best thing in letting your grandkids know you are there for them. Hopefully CPS will follow through with the investigation and see what is actually going on. In the meantime, please take very good care of yourself. Keep notes and dates on your conversations with the kids or mom. Praying for you and your grands. </p><p>(((Hugs)))</p><p>New Leaf</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 764682, member: 19522"] My grandsons preference to live with his paternal Aunty was granted by the judge on my grands case. Without even letting me know what was happening. We went to our routine court date, the judge had a conference with the boys and the younger (he was 14) wanted to be with his brother, who had gone to live with his aunt. The judge granted it immediately. The social worker said that when kids are 14 and up, the courts listen to what their preference is. (Within reason and safe). Your grandson needs to be forthcoming on what is going on with his mom. That’s a hard one, if your grands are like mine, who were told to keep secrets from us. They were fiercely loyal despite all they went through. It took a while for them to see they were not being treated well. Thinking back to how their lives were growing up, trust was a big issue. CPS is not easy to work with, we went through years of reporting concerns. But, once the grands were removed from their paternal grandparents, the ball got rolling. I became their foster grandparent, but CPS goal was still reunification with their parents. But, their parents were both on the streets and eventually through the courts lost their parental rights. I know how hard and hurtful this is, LMS. You have done the best thing in letting your grandkids know you are there for them. Hopefully CPS will follow through with the investigation and see what is actually going on. In the meantime, please take very good care of yourself. Keep notes and dates on your conversations with the kids or mom. Praying for you and your grands. (((Hugs))) New Leaf [/QUOTE]
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