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We've gone to committee six times now. Each "call" seemed like a sure thing at the time until I grilled the SW about how many others were being considered. None of them have led to a placement yet for us.
Our most recent call was about a toddler sibling duo whom we had turned down when they came into foster care last October. They were exhibiting sexual behaviors that I just was not comfortable having around my 4 yo son at the time. Now, they are coming up for TPR, and we were a "strong, strong case" for adoptive placement. Much to my luck, our CW called yesterday to say that their foster parents have changed their mind and that they want to pursue permanency. So, again, its not me. AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME HAD I NOT TURNED THEM DOWN LAST YEAR!
Frustrating, but I stand by protecting my son. I've exposed him to more evils about this world than I ever wanted to just being a foster parent to fifteen different children in his lifetime. I had to protect some part of his innocence. We've had other sexually abused victims, but none that acting out like they said this baby did.
I went off venting... Sorry...
~B.
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