Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
granddaughter in foster care
My son has been in jail since May 07. He has a baby with a woman that he is not married to. He is named on the birth certificate. I called the mother to ask if I could visit the baby and she told me that the baby has been put in foster care. She would give me no other info. Do I have any chance of obtaining (at least temporary) custody of her? How do I find her in the foster care system, since Mom won't give me any info? Please help this grandma.
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Re: granddaughter in foster care
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Generally the State of Florida will look to relatives of a child to provide care if a parent cannot. You should speak with the local office of the Department of Children and Family Services in your county and ask about the child. Good luck.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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