help me help my child

[keyon]

am a grand mother (live in IL) of a child living in Kansas that her biological father (resides in AZ) just found out exist. When the child was first was first born the mother stated he was not the father. After the other men were found not to be the father a letter was sent to him three years later by the state of Kansas. The letter he received the stated that the child in question may be his and request he do a by DNA testing. Because friends and family has stated the child looked just like one of his other daughters he with no problem agreed to DNA testing. On 11/28/08 he received the results stating that the child was in fact his child. The problem is he is married 4 children all by his wife of 5+ year and 9+ years together ages 7, 5, 3 and 2. At the current time his wife is the only one working and he is in school attempting to get is GED to be more able to assist in the financial support of his family. Even though is wife who was aware his affair 3+ years ago forgave him at the time has is very upset and is considering a divorce when the letter arrive for the testing results. He still is willing to do what is right by the child however he can. The child is in foster care the biological mother I am told in Osawatomie mental hospital.. If need be as the grandmother and a licensed foster parent and after talking with my son we both agree she should not have to live in a foster home when she may have a family. He wants to get custody joint or full if needed. I support my son because so many fathers just run and hide and if she is my grandchild he deserves all I can give her to lead a normal life as possible. If he is unable to get custody joint or full if needed I am willing to take her. WHO CAN HELP US? My son did a dumb thing I realize but he has did a lot of sacrificing to help raise his children and is an great dad he does most of the care for all his children from the time they were born and as stated he wants to do what he can for this child and I am willing and able to assist but we need to know what to do the State of Kansas has given 30 days to get in touch with them can you give us some assistance on how to proceed. back child support for three year on a child that you were

 

[Duranie]

First of all Dad needs to file for custody BUt since he is a virtual stranger to the child, that may not be possible. If the child is in foster care then there should be a case worker. Has anyonce contacted CPS or DHS and asked for custody? He still willowe back support. It sounds to be mom was on assitance therefor they are going to seek reimbursement from Dad. Dad may not have an option but to get some sort of a a job as he will have to pay back support and possible future support if he does not get custody.