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    Apr 1, 2010, 01:14 PM
    Can no longer be guardian, what is the path to adoption
    My husband and I are in our 70's and are currently the guardian of our son's ex-wifes child (no blood relation) and have been raising him for the past 5 years. It is becoming clear that we need to find another solution. We are just getting too old. The child's mother is still a drug user/gambling addict with no interest in the child. My son also has challenges with drugs so he is of no help.

    What is the path to find a family to adopt this child? He is an adorable, healthy (ad/hd) boy --- what steps do I need to take to find a family for him? We don't want to release him into the foster care systems, it would break our hearts.

    Thank you for your help.
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    Apr 5, 2010, 08:03 AM

    Is there anyone else in YOUR family that would be willing to take over the guardianship?

    How old is he? The older he is, the harder it will be to find a permanent placement for him.

    I would start with a family law lawyer, honestly. You can't place him for adoption because you don't have parental rights to him.
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    Apr 5, 2010, 02:47 PM

    No there is no one else who is appropriate. He is 5 years old. I was referred to the Kindship center so I am going to be speaking with them. Thank you for your help.
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