Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Child intervention/Foster care system abuse

My goddaughter has been under the state's care since 2002. Her mother, a conv felon, is homeless. The girl was placed with an evil relative by marriage-husband a conv sex. pred, & a foster boy who abused the girl. Girl thrown out & living away from foster home for past 15 months, fosters did not contact but still getting finan aid. She has been with me since May, attending school, thriving, happy, safe. 2day taken (''kidnapped'')from school by foster. State sez she has to stay 24 hrs till investigated. Should I get atty? What can be done? Does state or foster owe me $? Girl is terrified & wants to come home!


Asked on 8/16/05, 8:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Susan Pniewski Law Offices of Susan Pniewski PA

Re: Child intervention/Foster care system abuse

Yes, you need too get an attorney RIGHT NOW. Select one versed in working with DCFS. Please call our office for more information. You may be able to help the child. You should call DCFS now and sign up for the MAPP class.

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Answered on 8/21/05, 10:29 pm


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