snowbird11
New Member
Hi, I'm new here. I live in Florida, and my question concerns my grandchild, who is currently in Oregon. I learned that my daughter, who also lived in Oregon, has had parental rights terminated. She then left the state. My grandchild is currently in a foster home, and is now up for adoption. I contacted the DCF in Oregon, letting them know that I am willing to permanently adopt my grandchild. They informed me that they must give equal consideration to adopt, to the foster parents who currently have the child, and to another woman who has a child from the same father as my grandchild. I am confused! I am my grandchild's natural relative by blood, and this other woman is a single parent with three children to raise already. I am retired, and have time to devote to a child, while this woman must work. I have passed all the background checks ordered, and done everything else that was asked of me. I don't think it is right that they are choosing between natural relatives as opposed to these other people. What are my rights here? Should I hire a lawyer?