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    Ogcjmx2 Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 28, 2011, 04:04 AM
    Im 18 can I foster my brother? Or whatever it is called.
    I thougt I would ask others there opinion if they knew anything about this kind of stuff. If they know any certain age you have to be to be able to just take in your own brother. Im 18. Married. Own our own house. 2 new vehicles We have 2 kids of our own. I have always been told I was way mature for my age, I have taken my brother last summer for 2 and a half months. Being 3 he weighed less than my daughter (9 months)He came to my home starved, un happy, and always asking if he was loved. He was neglected from what I could see from my eyes and everyone who met him. He spent his birthday with us. He spent the best 2 and half months of his little life with us. Everyone seen the change when he left. He was fed properly and never missed a meal, he gained 10 pounds, as it took a lot for him to even gain. We spent time with him to get to know him and understand him, and just love the poor little guy. My heart sank to see my brother like that. He had a speech problem, only could say a few sentences. I worked a lot with him every time id talk to him and he would try. When he left that so called speech problem didn't excist. He left saying his abc`s 123`s and Sentences you could not believe. I truly believe I'm the best home for him as my brother needs things no one else could give him but his own sister. Love. And a person who really has his best interest in heart. I took him to the lake, park things he has never been able to do as a child. Took him to the doctor and dentist as I was confermed he never went too. I need to know if anyone knows anything, so I can try my best to take him in.
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    Feb 28, 2011, 07:01 AM
    What you tell us is very inspiring. Everyone should have a sibling such as you.

    Is your brother now living with your parents?

    To determine what you can do, we will need to know the state (if in the U.S.) or country you are in.
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    Feb 28, 2011, 07:07 AM

    Wow, married with 2 kids at 18 and owning your own home. AND willing to take in your brother You are an impressive young man and your wife too,

    If you feel your brother is being abused go the local family services agency. Tell them the situation and tell them you are willing to foster your brother with the idea of maybe guardianship or possibly adoption. They will investigate and, if abuse if found, there is a good chance they will place him with you.

    Good luck and keep us posted.
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    Feb 28, 2011, 07:30 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem View Post
    ... You are an impressive young man and your wife too, ...
    Of course I agree, Scott. Except that you evidently missed this clue from OP's post:

    "my brother needs things no one else could give him but his own sister."
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    Feb 28, 2011, 09:58 AM
    Thank you everyone. Yesterday I got a call that Social services visted my mother. I live in Canada. I don't know if I can or not? I just need some more info before pursuing this. I know of abuse ashe she abused me and my older sibling. I had my nephews taking away from her as when I lived at home with her I witnessed it and wouldn't let another day pass by of that bull S I seen.
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    Feb 28, 2011, 10:29 AM

    Social services prefers to place children with family. So you have a good chance of getting guardianship if they take him away from the mother. Keep following up with social services.
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    Feb 28, 2011, 10:42 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by AK lawyer View Post
    Of course I agree, Scott. Except that you evidently missed this clue from OP's post:

    "my brother needs things no one else could give him but his own sister."
    Ooops

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