17 and pregnant

[Questionsall over]

Jurisdiction

Missouri

My fiance is 17 and is 6 months pregnant, she been in state care for the past 4 years and ran away from her last place ment the state put her in for abuse, the put her in another placement and she is not getting any help her case worker is refusing to let her move out on her away and do thing for her self and our future son. What can she and I do to get her out of state or for the state to let her for thing by her self since none of her place ments want to help her.
She take keep up with all her appointments and take he medicans as she supposed to. She keep up with everything she can what are we to do what can she do?

 

[mightymoose]

First off, if you are 18 or over, you had better forget about trying to leave the state with her or enticing her to leave anywhere the state has placed her. You could find yourself in jail over it.

Once you are married it is a different story.

If you are under 18 then there is absolutely nothing you can do but wish her well. The state is responsible for her.

Get yourself a good paying job so you can support your child.

 

[leslie82]

My fiance is 17 and is 6 months pregnant, she been in state care for the past 4 years and ran away from her last place ment the state put her in for abuse, the put her in another placement and she is not getting any help her case worker is refusing to let her move out on her away and do thing for her self and our future son. What can she and I do to get her out of state or for the state to let her for thing by her self since none of her place ments want to help her.
She take keep up with all her appointments and take he medicans as she supposed to. She keep up with everything she can what are we to do what can she do?

You can't do anything. She can't do anything until she's 18. Her being pregnant means she can make decisions about her pregnancy and the child if born. But that's about it and you can't make decisions about anything.

 

[shrinkmaster]

The age of consent in your state is 17 so depending on when she got pregnant and your age you could have serious concerns. You are best served to NOT rock the boat. On a non legal issue you can also find advice from others on relationship/parenting issues on the linked forum (hosted by thelaw.com) ther eyou can find others (like yourself) who may have gone through similar situations and you can find out what worked or did not work for them. Parent Nook Forums - Index page

 

[cbg]

She can stay put until she's 18.

Really.

There is no law you can invoke and no set of circumstances you can set in motion that will force her co-worker, or the state, to do things your way.

 

[ElleMD]

If she is running away from home and getting pregnant as a teen, there is not a snowball's chance that she will be granted an emancipation. Seriously, if you cared for her at all, you would have refrained from getting her pregnant. You just made her life 10 times harder and life for the child much more difficult. Her options are now much more limited once she turns 18. You really should have a frank discussion with her about what her wishes are with regard to the pregnancy and your collective ability to raise a child together for the next 18+ years. Getting a counselor or social worker involved would be best to work out what options she has available to her as a ward of the state.