I'm 19 and my cussin is in jail and no one will take the baby she is about to have and I don't just want it to go to some one not in the family am I old enof to take the baby for a little for her ?

Old enough, yes. But there are a lot more criteria to determine if you qualify. But definitely talk to your cousin's case worker. And let them know you are willing to foster the child.

The age requirement varies from state to state, generally 19-21. Where do you live?

California and I am a nanny and have my own place and am in college

So when will you watch the baby, and who will keep the baby when you are working, and when you are in classes ? Do you have the income and large enough place to live ?

I watch a little girl that's 6 and I just take her to her classes such as dance and stuff and I got to school on line and yes I have a two bed room house and I would take the baby with me where ever I went

Have you spoken to your cousin's case worker yet?

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Originally Posted by Jennybbee

I watch a little girl that's 6 and I just take her to her classes such as dance and stuff and I got to school on line and yes I have a two bed room house and I would take the baby with me where ever I went

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This is a totally impractical plan. This is a baby. You would need to prove that you can emotionally and financially support a child on your own - not with a boyfriend, not with a roommate, not with someone else.

You cannot simply pack up a baby and take her "wherever" you go.