[momsphotoop]

Well, in the next few weeks the caseworker will be trying to locate birthmom's family and the baby's father.
Mom has alienated her entire family but if she feels the she will loose her daughter she may turn to them to help with the baby. She also gave the names of five different men who could be the baby's father.
I guess this means Baby J's stay might be even shorter then we had expected...that's if they find someone.

[AmahMama]

And then again they might not - or may not find an appropriate person for care... and on goes the roller coaster of dysfunction...

Given that they have to prove that they have searched and done their due - diligence - they may as well start now than in 6 months or a year....

Poor kid.

[tinatyme]

It sounds too early to even make projections. They have to look for family and try to find out who the birth father is and . . . they should. If they can find the bfather then your fd will at least know who it is even if they don't step up and want (or are able) to parent. Some of my children have no idea who their bfather's are and they will never be able to find out. To me that is a shame and will stay with the child forever. Don't assume that the search for family will mean any change in your fd plan. I have seen multiple family members be contacted and even have visits and then the case still leads to adoption.