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Family Preservation Fund

Lynn Owens — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:19:54 +0000

This Family has started their own blog about their situation. You can follow the story here.

One of our families who adopted 2 foster boys last February, just found out that the appeals court overturned the biological mom’s termination. That means that unless there is a major intervention these two beautiful boys may be pulled from the only stable and loving home they have ever known to be placed back in a situation in which their safety has been continually threatened. After three years with their current parents who have promised to love and care for them always, no matter what, if these boys are moved the damage to their ability to trust a parent ever again will be greatly compromised. PLEASE pray that God will move mountains.

For those who are interested in helping this family out in more ways, we are raising money for the major legal battle that is about to ensue. This type of case is unprecedented as no one in the Department of Social and Health Services has seen parental rights be restored after an adoption has already taken place. If you would like to be a part of this preserving this family, please consider donating to our family preservation fund. 100 percent of every dollar raised will go directly to paying the legal fees to keep these boys in a safe home where they can continue to heal from their past abuse and neglect. All money raised in excess of any fees necessary to do so will remain in the family preservation fund to help other children facing these types of situations.

Forever Homes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all gifts are tax-deductible.

When our Kids Play Dumb

Community Administrator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:22:46 +0000

Nonsense Questions and Chatter

Community Administrator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:19:55 +0000

What you do with Pee (humor)

Community Administrator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:15:25 +0000

The Power of Being Present

Community Administrator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:14:43 +0000

The Power of Your Voice

Community Administrator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:01:46 +0000

When Our Kids are Stuck

Community Administrator — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:26:30 +0000

Excretions

Community Administrator — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:01:48 +0000

A child with Attachment Disorder will often use body fluids to make parents angry and keep them away. If it bugs you they get mileage out of it and the problem will last longer. Stay calm and get happy that your child will have more practice cleaning than other poor children without this opportunity! Children over three must help clean excretions up. Children over five must do it themselves.

Dumb Questions

Community Administrator — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:58:33 +0000

Examples: “Do people eat bricks”, Which kitchen do you want me to sweep?”

These questions must be answered by the child. The child must work harder on changing their yucky behavior than the parent.

Option: That’s a good question. I want you to tell me three ways you can figure out which kitchen needs swept.

Drugs and Alcohol

Community Administrator — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:56:49 +0000

Drugs present unique problems because you cannot heal a relationship with someone who is dead, whose brain is fried or who is dying of AIDS. Children will try drugs and alcohol. The wise parent needs to have a pact with the child that if the child ever has more than one drink, the child will call home and the parent will come and give them a ride. No question, no lectures, no hassling. If drinking or drug use becomes a repeated occurrence or if you suspect or have confirmed drug use (home tests are available); remove the child from the environment immediately. Get professional help at the first indications.