It's not what WE want it's what's best for the child! There are laws that are not being abided by. Maybe you just don't know the laws here in CA.
31-440 FOSTER PARENT(S) NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 31-440
.1 The foster parent(s) shall be given at least seven calendar days' advance written notice
of intent to remove a child, and of the right to request a grievance review
CALIFORNIA CODES
CALIFORNIA WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE
a) In any case in which a child is removed from the physical
custody of his or her parents pursuant to Section 361, preferential
consideration shall be given to a request by a relative of the child for
placement of the child with the relative. In determining whether
placement with a relative is appropriate, the county social worker and
court shall consider, but shall not be limited to, consideration of all
the following factors:
(1) The best interest of the child, including special physical,
psychological, educational, medical, or emotional needs.
However, only the following relatives shall be given
preferential consideration for the placement of the child: an adult
who is a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling.
I don't see 2nd cousins listed in there, DO YOU?
