[jalapeno]

Well, I really wish you the best with this Jeff. I would recommend posting over the foster parent forum as well. I don't know if anyone there is currently involved in a guardianship situation. But certainly there are many families who have had long-time foster placements that ultimately went home. I've been through a loss like that and am still far too hurt and bitter to give fair advice. But it certainly sounds like that boy is in need of a loving home. All my best to you and your family . . .