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Ok I am 16/m and my father recently passed away. He was the only one taking care of me and my little sister, Sarah.(my mother diched us when Sarah was born.) Sarah is only 6 and I've been trying to take care of her and myself but it's not working. We don't have any other relatives that she can go live with and I can't keep taking care of her. My school counselor has been trying to help us anyway he can and he recommended handing her over to the state. He said that it would be easier on the both of us if I did and it would give her a chance at a better life. He said that there a lot of foster families out there who end up adopting the children that they take in. Does anyone know how the "system" works? I mean if I do give her to the state will she be safe or is she better off with me? It's really hard for me to take care of her and I don't feel like I'm a good parental figure. I have a job but it doesn't pay enough to take care of the two of us. So if anyone knows anything about the foster care system or whatever it's called please let me know. I want to make sure that it's safe for her so that I can determine what will be better for her. Thank you.
John
I am sorry about your parents...you sound like you7 really love your little sister...and the best thing that you could do would be to geive her up to the state. They will give her a home where she can grow up and live as normally as possible. The foster care system is very responsible and works well. If Sarah doesn't like the home she can tell the state she wants to be moved. I hope everything works out for you and your sister. Even if you decide to give her up to the state you can still visit her because after all, she is still your sister.
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