Beryl, like beef said it's not over til it's over...
As someone who has been through this many times
I can tell you, and I'm from Kentucky too. I know how
things work. If you can prove stability as a family member
you have first take on them, so we will do everything we can
to help you get through this. In the meantime you might want
to read some of the information here.
It's very informative about what your rights are.
Even if it comes down to them being put somewhere else, you still
have options. Keep your chin up.



Becky

I do understand where Peter is coming from. It is wrong that the courts put so small a price on the lives of children. As a matter of fact, an attorney was paid $500 by the state of Kentucky on our behalf. They chose to lose the case because it wouldn't matter to them either way. They would still get $500.
We also lost our parental rights over not being able to pay $400 per child  in child support. What really irks me is that the state pays people to take children in but they don't do much to help the parents or the custodians who are trying to keep the family from being seperated. They are way too understaffed to take care of the caseloads they take on themselves. And I do understand wanting to keep children from being abused but if they would support families trying to keep their children safe instead of paying foster parents to do it, they would have more time to take care of the ones who are actually being abused. That's just my opinion.

One thing I do know is that they say the children can only be in temporary care for up to 15 months. Then they will either place them in permenant care with a foster family or they'll talk about adoption. But that isn't always how it is. Our children were in temporary care for over two years before they were place in permenancy. And I wouldnt' think that they would be seperated for that long a time if there was any way for it not to happen. God is still on his throne and he knows how to make people change their minds in favor of those he loves. So Beryl, never give up hope.

I prayed about my kids and God put them in a place where they were loved and cared for even better than I could have done it. They were placed with the family who was voted foster parents of the year for the whole state of kentucky. One thing that I will say about kentucky, they don't like to take little ones away for very long and if there is a family member they will usually give them to them if there's nothing majorly wrong. Your financial situation will change and I'm sure that there will be enough to satisfy them. Just keep positive and watch what happens. The suspense can be terrible I know, but usually at the last minute, the miracle occurs.

God is with you.

Becky

Hello Lisa and Friends

   Lisa, thank you for the care you have added to this cause. This additional information should help us move along more quickly.

    Now this is the information that I was trying to get to and I understand that Beryl is not feeling much like talking a whole lot right now.

    I had a feeling that there was more involved, financially, than met the eye. The immediate situation calls for $455 but there is more. Lawyer fees and court costs are always lingering in the background in cases like this.

    This community is 70,000 members strong. We, as a group, have the capability to set this family up for a couple of years at even a dollar per member. Why deal with this immediate need without addressing the near future needs of this family.

    Bogdan, I ask that you help us get this message out to the entire community. I don't know how many of us have actually received information about Beryls situation but I feel confident that we are merely a fraction of this community. If 70,000 people came together, united for this common cause, we could declare " mission accomplished " in a matter of hours.

    Lets go a step further and let this family start their new life together with a clean slate. Chances are these children are going to need a few things like new clothes and baby items in the near future. I have a new born myself and I know how fast babies grow. Savannah grows out of things before we even get them home from the store.

    As our dear friend Nick has shown in one of his forums, we need to " Just Stay ". We need to just stay with this untill we are satisfied that we have done what could do and this family can have some peace of mind,,,,,,together.

Sincerely, Billdaddy

Hello Billdaddy,

I wanted to add that Beryl is not dealing with the Kentucky state, she is dealing with the State the Little girls are in at present, that is why its not so clear cut.  Ohio is where the girls are.

I agree with you William we can as a community show our support and love, this lady does deserve it.  I am sure however Beryl has all but this part sorted.  I do know these girls were neglected and I do know clothing, shoes, are all part of the picture, for now Beryl just wants these girls safe in here home.

I know some only use the advertising site, so I do not think the whole 70,000 will even have a clue.  I do think we can make a difference big time and a great start.
If anyone would like to add this to a existing forum that would be highly appreciated, I do think this community can solve this immediate issue.  We really only have until Thursday to make sure this happens.

Thank you for all your are doing William from me to you!
Lisa

Hi again

Just to let you know that I did get the infernal paypal account to work in the end.  Have just made a donation - sorry it is not more but hope it helps.

Jenny