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I raised my niece for 3 1/2 years from 2 months until she was 3 1/2. Then after that her mother always let her come over every weekend on holidays and she went everywhere with our family. Now that she went back with the ex-boyfriend that abused the children. My niece asked me to ask her mother if she could stay with me. I did, and now she won't let me see her anymore. What can I do? I also have a paper that she gave me for temp. custody. My niece will be 10 in April.One more thing my niece called Human Services on her mom and the boyfriend.
Hello Dennis,
Unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do. Although you had temporary custody at one time, it is just that, temporary, and she can rescind it at her discretion. If you have any suspicions that the children are being abused again, do not hesitate to contact human services and make sure that they understand that you are a resource for your niece. If you are given custody through the court system, then only the court can terminate it when they feel that the children are no longer at risk.
I hope that helps.
Chandricka Mose
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Answers by Expert:
Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW
Expertise
EXTENSIVE!! I can answer questions about issues pertaining to foster care, treatment foster care, foster care to adopt matters, kinship care, reunification and homestudy concerns and process.
Experience
I have 20 years of experience ih this arena. I have worked in preventing youth from entering care and provided case management to youth and families in care. I have conducted and supervised training for foster and adoptive parents in both the presercive and inservice phases. I have conducted and supervised parenting skills training for parents seeking to regain custody of their children. I also held positions as program supervisor and director of foster care services. I am an advocate for youth, professionals and parents that find theselves involved in the foster care and/or adoption process.
I have also experienced foster care and adoption personally as I grew up with a mom who provided foster care services and have two adopted siblings.
Organizations
I am on the Advisory Committee of Kayla's Village. This is an advocacy and training organization for youth, professionals and parents involved with the child welfare system.
Publications
I have not been published, but serve as the social work expert at the Kayla's Village ask the expert free on-line service.
I have also presented at a national conference on foster care and adoption issues.
Education/Credentials
I have a Bachelor of Social Work from Howard University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. I am clinically licensed in both Maryland and Washington, DC.
Awards and Honors
I was once honored as Employee of the Year.
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