billssweetie
08/14/2006, 01:34 PM
I don't know that this is the right steps to take on behalf of this little boy, but someone I work with brought it to my attention and I told her I'd do what I could to find a home for this little boy. Her description of him is below. I unfortunately have no idea what the legal status is of this child or whether or not his parents have or will actually relinquish rights -- but my coworker seems to think his mom would do anything to get rid of him. If you or anyone you know might want to investigate further into this and save this little boy, let me know and we can talk futher offline.
Here is the message from my coworker:
Here is what I know about Jamie. He is 7 years old, Caucasian with blond hair. He has very few teeth due to a bad diet. He is social, verbal and in my presence, kind and considerate to younger children and gets along well with others his age. The time I met him, he was well behaved, courteous and wanting to please. His education is delayed due to missing a whole year of schooling. His father is deceased due to drug overdose and his mother is an addict also. Mother has three younger girls who she still cares for in her own fashion. She either likes younger children or girls because she does not want Jamie. This past year he lived with a step-aunt but she returned him to his mother due to problems within the aunt's own life. His grandmother will not take him either. As far as I have been told, these rejections are not due to him personally. I am not sure where "home" is for Jamie and his mother but can find out easily.
My son's family lives next door to the home where Jamie was for the past year. He and my grandson formed a good relationship and played well together. My daughter-in-law is a teacher and had lots of contact with Jamie. She feels that he is a pretty normal 7 year old boy; certainly not perfect, but just a little boy. My family is broken hearted at the turn of events in Jamie's life and wants to help him find a stable home. I am sure he will need some counseling due to his treatment, dental work and probably physical check ups although I know of no physical needs at this time.
Thanks for any help you can give me on this little guy.
Here is the message from my coworker:
Here is what I know about Jamie. He is 7 years old, Caucasian with blond hair. He has very few teeth due to a bad diet. He is social, verbal and in my presence, kind and considerate to younger children and gets along well with others his age. The time I met him, he was well behaved, courteous and wanting to please. His education is delayed due to missing a whole year of schooling. His father is deceased due to drug overdose and his mother is an addict also. Mother has three younger girls who she still cares for in her own fashion. She either likes younger children or girls because she does not want Jamie. This past year he lived with a step-aunt but she returned him to his mother due to problems within the aunt's own life. His grandmother will not take him either. As far as I have been told, these rejections are not due to him personally. I am not sure where "home" is for Jamie and his mother but can find out easily.
My son's family lives next door to the home where Jamie was for the past year. He and my grandson formed a good relationship and played well together. My daughter-in-law is a teacher and had lots of contact with Jamie. She feels that he is a pretty normal 7 year old boy; certainly not perfect, but just a little boy. My family is broken hearted at the turn of events in Jamie's life and wants to help him find a stable home. I am sure he will need some counseling due to his treatment, dental work and probably physical check ups although I know of no physical needs at this time.
Thanks for any help you can give me on this little guy.