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M came to us in May and her TPR was the next week. Even though she is almost 2 and they have been searching for resources since her birth they are still going to do a search for resources now. The grandmother gave them the name of a relative out of state so they will have to go through this other state for a homestudy and background check. The social worker is telling me that this could take at least 6 months and that is if the relatives decide to go through with the placement. Ugh! I said to the worker "At that point she will be almost 3 and will have been with us for a year" and she seemed unconcerned. It is very frustrating to watch these children remain in limbo because of bureaucracy! If there is a relative out there that qualifies and would like to raise her then I wish they would expediate the process so that she can move and adjust before she is totally cognizant of what is going on and will remember us.
We continue to tell them that if they don't find a resource then I would love to adopt her. We'll see.
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