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RED FLAG-they need a decision before you can talk to anyone? If they have another placement for her ready, let her go. How can you make a life altering decision without any info?
Look in the files for things like multiple moves and look closely at the reasons for removal. Any patterns?
Any notes or phone call records from foster parent concerns or complaints? What were they?
The really big concern with manipulation for attention is the risk of false abuse allegations. Manipulative kids can be very convincing to unknowing people. She likely will act one way with you and another with other people and you end up looking like the bad guy. I would bet this will not be an easy child to raise.
Being prepared is the best way to approach this if it's what you choose to do.
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