My husband, who is an American and I had retired to a little cottage in up State New York.
A division of the Ministry of Social Development, Child Youth & Family held a Family Group Conference, in April 2007 and we came out to New Zealand to attend that as well as visiting family and friends. It was agreed that our granddaughter was in need of care and protection due to the mother’s mental disabilities caused by alcohol and drugs.
Our granddaughter was 2 ½ at the time and would barely speak a word. In two weeks we had her knowing her colours, counting to ten and she was well on her way to matching her peers at every level.
After being in our care since then, we have bubbly, happy, contented little girl, certainly not the sad little one that first came to be with us and is now more than equal with her peers.
We on the other hand, have gone through much anxiety, concern about our financial circumstances and our general well being. I have started this website because my experience tells me that there is an urgent need for people in similar circumstances to find support and fellowship.
I hope that you will share your experiences both sad and joyful on this site which will encourage others to gain insight and comfort.
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