16? Really? We didn't intend to take a child that old, but that was today's call. I can't believe this young man's story. It is so incredibly heartbreaking that I want to pick him up, but I need to sit on this for a day. We do have time because this young man has a home and needs to finish his school year, but he is looking for a new placement.
When they call you about a child they give you as many details as they can. This is an awful experience. Who the hell does this stuff to kids. Here is a very brief synopsis of what I know about this young man.
This young man lost his mom at 1 years old. Deceased.
Foster care until 2010 with some abuse and neglect during this time. Yes, abuse and neglect in foster care.
Adopted 2010-2014 and abused. Why do you adopt a child and then abuse them?
Now wishes to live in a big city, get a job, live with a Caucasian family (he is African-American) because they have more money, and wants to go to college. Is questioning his sexuality - and that is what made the agency think we might be a fit.
There are other issues, but that is the most of it. Now what do you say? At least they don't need to know today.
Interestingly enough this call was at 3:30 in the afternoon, same time as the one on Friday.
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