News & Decisions

First, the news: Well, caseworker called and said, "The triplets are doing well in their mother's care and will not be returning to foster care at this time." With a slight emphasis on the "at this time" part. So, once again it's time to look forward. We're pretty confidant that we'll see our girls again. We're looking forward to that day. But until then, here's a pic of the little one we're going to committee for. He looks like good times, eh? We've yet to hear a court date, but perhaps around Christmastime.

Now, the decisions: We've decided to sign up for more "high legal risk placements". These placements are not as risky as regular foster placements (we were considering stepping back into regular foster care after the girls left) and not as safe as adoptive placements. Risky refers to the risk of losing the kid(s). Now, the triplets we a high legal risk placement because the State was "90% sure" that their mom would not be able to parent, she was the only placement option within the whole extended family and an adoption plan would most likely be pursued, but it could all fall through and Mom could regain custody. Now, she beat the odds (at least for now) but that may be different with the next case. Or it may not. Our worker is now discussing a new case with us and I'll write more about it if it's decided that the plan would include our family. So, we're keeping it interesting over here! As always, I'll keep y'all posted...