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Sorry
Sorry.....I know nothing about the laws in your friend's state.
I have never heard of signing a paper in regards to a foster parent raising a child and then if some birth relative came forward - then they would get the child back. Sounds strange to me.
I don't know anything about the legal "stuff" that has been done in your case. However, I would tell your friend to:
Contact any and all Dr.'s that have seen this child. See what recommendations and etc. they may have given.
Contact CASA/GAL.
Contact her Foster Care and Adoption Association (in Indiana - ours is IFCAA).
Does your friend have "legal standing" in this case?
I am afraid that the paper your friend signed is probably going to hurt her case. However, if your friend feels like having this child placed with her grandmother - is harmful to her - tell her to fight "tooth and nail" for the CHILD'S rights.
I might suggest that if your friend has no reason to believe that this grandmother would harm this child - then I might suggest that she not do anything at this point in time. Tell her to take a step back and see what happens. She needs to have time to grieve. She needs time to yell, scream and cry.
I am VERY concerned that the Judge removed the child asap and ordered no contact with your friend. Tell your friend that the Judge's comment about "she has no case" - doesn't hold water with me. See if she can find an attorney that will look into this case for her.
I am also concerned about attachment disorders and etc. I can see the Judge placing this child with her grandmother - but I can't see him doing it with NO visitations with your friend.
Sorry, I probably wasn't much help - but if you want to pm me - I might be able to help a little more.
I will be praying for your friend and her husband, little girl and everyone else involved in this case.
Christina
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