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Originally Posted by jenni236
In regards to the "high removal rate" for Indiana, they must be putting the brakes on- we had our infant foster baby returned to an unsafe situation right before Christmas (after having him 5 months with a "no chance at reunification" accorinding to cw) and now have received no calls at all. Two other families that have always had foster children with them have not gotten a single placement either since before Thanksgiving. Marion County has now begun removing less children and offering more "in home" services, possibly in answer to the statistics or reports that show a high removal rate as compared to other states? Anyone else experiencing this? We are open for up to 3 children, ages birth to 5, any race and can accept some special needs and caseworkers always tell us this is a prime need, so we are not understanding this lapse at all, unless it is budgetary or a panic in not removing children at all right now. Homefinder has said they just don't have any children right now. I find that nearly impossible with a county as big as Marion! Any comments or other experiences from licensed Marion County foster parents? Thanks everyone- hope you're having a great evening!
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I was talking to a lady at work today and she knows someone that can't get a placement either. She is in Marion county. Said she has been waiting for a couple of months.