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Learning the System

10/1/2014

9 Comments

 
Most experienced foster parents will tell you to attend all court hearings, you will learn a lot about the family and child at these hearings because the case is openly discussed in the court room.

Don’t let a worker or GAL discourage you from going. If the courtroom is open, it is your right to attend.

• View these court proceeding flow charts and notes http://www.fosteringforwardmi.org/foster-parent-toolbox.html

• Know the foster parents bill of rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAS3MVpXeB4 or http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2013-2014/billengrossed/House/htm/2013-HEBH-4649.htm

Always attend Family Team Meetings if allowed and appropriate: http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/OLMWEB/EX/FO/Public/FOM/722-06B.pdf

Know and contact the child’s GAL (Guardian Ad Litem) and insist that they visit the child at least quarterly –
- Send a letter of introduction
- Keep the GAL updated of any important information
GAL Requirements http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ry0wnkjxzjz2ybascgcj4taw))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-712A-17d

Give your input in writing every quarter for the Updated Service Plan If you are not receiving it, ask for the following items from the agency in writing:
• ISP and USPs, court reports
• All court orders
•Medical Passport
• Copies of all medical, educational and mental health reports
9 Comments
TK
2/24/2016 09:08:31 am

Is there a place that we can "complain" to if the child's GAL isn't following the guidelines that are set in place? (I tried the DHS agency but no one wants to pursue it)

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RK
2/24/2016 12:28:04 pm

It's a great question. You can in theory, contact the court to find out who is in charge of the pool of GALs there and contact them with a complaint. However, we don't usually recommend that, as it can become a very difficult situation for the foster parents. Experience shows that GALs have much more leverage as a member of the care team. We would recommend trying other avenues for problem resolution such as closely documenting the problems as they relate to the children and submitting that documentation regularly to the case team and the courts.

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