[Withay]

The first rule of foster parenting, when it comes to any type of hearing, is stick strictly to the facts if asked any questions.

What Amah said above is so true. I always try to put myself in the relatives position. Think of how nervous they are in meeting the person who is caring for their relatives child. Perhaps they are there in spite of what some of their family members say. There are cases where a relative going forward to help a child are sort of (for lack of a better word) 'tossed out' of the family.

I would imagine that they are even more nervous than you, upset by what has and is happening to their cousin, niece, nephew, grandchild, etc. In my experience the relatives who come forward are usually very grateful to the foster family for helping the child(ren).

Take a few deep breaths and relax. Good luck.