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sisters safety
Hi, it's John/16 I wrote to you about whether or not my sister would be safe if I gave her to the state. You told me that I have some things in order for you to help me. So, I live in Maryland and I'm not catholic so I wouldn't know if there was one of those catholic charity things. When my dad died all he had was $800 saved up that he left to us and that's all gone. I don't have anyone that will help me out neighbors aren't exactly friendly and we don't have any relatives so that's not an option. I'm making $150 a month and we live in an apartment that charges me to pay $90 a month and that includes electricity and heat. That leaves me $60 for food and car payments. It's not enough and I need to have a car because I have no other way to get to my job. I looked for different ways of transportation and there just isn't any. I usually end up working odd jobs to get enough money to cover everything and I just barely make payments on everything and sometimes I don't have enough for food so I have to get it in other ways (stealing). I don't want to keep doing this. It's not fair to Sarah and she deserves a lot better than this. But I don't want to put her in danger. I can do it. I'll drop out of school if I have to I just want to do whatever will keep her safest. Thak you for your help and I hope that's enough information and thank you for your help.
John
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HI John, I am glad that you wrote again. You don't have to be catholic to use the services of Catholic Charities. SO don't let the name fool you. They do not discriminate. And Like I said, in CT, they do handle adoptions. I don't know if they do in maryland. It should be easy enough to find out. I wish I knew someone who could help you. If you don't mind I will do some searching on the State of Maryland Web site, and I will look for Catholic Charities and see if they have a web site. Can you write back or send me your email. I will give you mine. at work it is mlarocque@eigercreative.com
Also you guys can go eat as soup kitchens. And food pantries. There must be some around where you live. CT has an Social Services Emergency # called 211, I did call them and asked if Maryland has such a number. she gave me the following numbers. These numbers will connect you with operators who can tell you what servicers are available to you and your sister and how to access them. Try calling and finding out what they can do for you. I don't think that you will HAVE to tell them who you are unless you want to. 1-800-492-0618 410-685-0525
Here I just went to the Catholic Charities Web site, and I copied and pasted this info for you
Adoption Awareness Campaign
To help Catholic Charities agencies educate the public, especially young women, about the quality pregnancy, parenting, and adoption services offered by Catholic Charities agencies, Catholic Charities USA has developed a comprehensive campaign, which includes ad materials and brochures. The campaign also emphasizes Catholic Charities' expertise and solid reputation in adoption services.
So they do still do adoptions and they do the nationwide. There is a Catholic Charities in Baltimore atn 320 Cathederal Street, Baltimore, MD,21201, phone 410-261-5800 and if you go to this web page [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
you can acces their email address. I can access email with this laptop. So try emailing them, you can do that anonymously and find out if they will help you and your sister.
Dear JOhn she is only six, now..think if it, she is going to be growing, she is going to need new shoes, new clothes. All kinds of things. She also needs the guidance of a woman to make sure that she doesn't end up in trouble. She could become very hard to you to handle when she becomes a teenager. I think you know what I mean. I know that there are people who will help you. If you make contact with someone at Catholic Charities, and want to learn more or be more sure ask if your guidance couselor can talk with them so that he can ask any additional questions, or some that you may have forgotten. Most important is that you can still have contact with your sister. THey may even find a place for both of you so you can stay together. Don't forget, YOU DON"T HAVE TO BE CATHOLIC.
Please call them. I don't want the two of you to get lost in this system.
Please let me know how you make out
Michele
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