[sgtfirstwife]

We have two fc. One we have had since birth, almost a year ago. The other, an older sibling, we have had for a couple of months, but he has been in fc for over a year. We love them with all our hearts.
The birth parents have visits three times a week for a couple of hours. The mother is severely mentally ill and out of touch with reality. She usually sleeps during the visits. Father does okay as long as the children are good, but he is in a very controled enviroment, where the kids can't really get in trouble.
We have always known that ru was what the goal was, but were told it would more that likely go to adoption, due to moms health, as well as dad who is has sevearal health and social issues. We were told by the supevisor for there case to "hang in there" and hopefully adoption will come.
Now the visits are in a supervised settting with our social worker. Next week they will start in the parents home being supervised by a mental health counsleor. Who by the way is very much in favor of the kids being ru. My question is what does it mean when the visits are being held in the home. Does it mean they are trying to transition them home? I have had fc who have had unmonitored visits, but never with a threapist there. Or, like my sw seems to think, does it mean they are just trying to prove that the parents can't handle it.....Please can someone tell me. Iam so devastated. My dh says keeps telling me not to give up hope...but this does not sound good for us. I am so ready to give up.....I am really worried about the damage that will be done to these children if they are ru with their parents. The emotional issues for my oldest fc were quite severe....How do I let go? I am so afraid. Sorry if Iam rambling...but I am trying so hard to hold on to hope