Regarding everyone's concern over the possibility of them being moved to a possible adoptive home I believe that if it is an experienced, well qualified foster home that is truly wanting to adopt this would be a much better environment for these siblings than an sort of a group home. I worked for CPS for 6 years and no group home, no matter how wonderful the staff, is still a group home with people who are being paid to care for the siblings and could quit or leave at anytime. Not to mention the instability and inconsistency that comes with having multiple caregivers. These siblings need a loving nurturing home with adults who will stick by them no matter what and who will teach them the skills they need to be successful and that only comes in an actual home not a group one. I believe that the right family with support from a team of therapist and healthcare professionals could be more successful in helping these kids heal.
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Absolutely agree. What I am thinking is perhaps a combo of a truly loving home and a benefactor will emerge for these children. There's something about the sorrow of their plight right now, contrasted with the forced happiness of the photo ops that has me beset... And, it had to be so dire for number 8 sibling to chance it. As the days turn into a week, it sinks in...
I have to salute WS... I have been reading every post, every observation, every concern for their future well being, the call to respect for their dignity.
I don't think there is a LE, or Medical person, or legal counsel, or foster care program that is going to let these children slip through any cracks. I don't think there is a person on the planet who is not horrified.
Just think what healing exists in a good soup, a good meal? I think of how a happy belly might feel...
These children have never seen a dentist... Ok, that's no fun... Omg, when I think of just all the normal things I can't wrap my brain around it.
That's why I agree that a loving consistency is paramount to healing. Someone who is there through thick and thin. (With Huge support)
Ironically, the forced happy pictures do reveal an incredible bond of closeness. These are not kids acting out in photos but all lined up in solidarity. Imo- they are close... And they know love.