Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Foster Care and what it means for our family

In April I found out my nephew Ryan was in need of care while his Mama (My Sister) got her life back on track. We took him into our fold and he has blended right in perfectly. The only issue, CPS is a nightmare! I don't mean like we are having problems with them, I mean like how completely unorganized and badly run it is. I have to give the Social Workers some credit, most of our workers have been pretty awesome. Then of course you run into those ones who seemingly hate their jobs, makes me sad for them. Ryan has been having a rough time as of late because he wants to see his Mama and I don't blame him. But when he talks about my Sister's Ex-Boyfriend (who is not his father but has been around for sometime) and calling him Dad, I feel bad for him. His Bio Dad is nowhere to be found and Ex-Boyfriend (Step in-Dad) seemed like a good guy til all the issues started happening. I have a hard time telling my broken-hearted nephew that he will probably not see him much and that Mama's time is limited now that she is in rehab.
Sometimes I wish I had someone to help us know what to say and do in these situations, but I let God guide me, and so far so good. Praying for the whole situation in general and that things start to mellow out and Ryan starts to feel more and more secure and at home here. Please pray for him too :)

Lots of Love and Prayers
Shevonne