Hidden Foster Care: How to Preserve Your Rights in Guardianship or Foster Care

The fear of losing your child or relative can be overwhelming. It's essential to be well-informed about your rights as a parent, grandparent, or another family member when it concerns your loved ones.
In this episode, we delve into the alarming reality of the "hidden foster care system" and the potential jeopardy it poses, such as losing out on critical state-funded support systems (including financial support and free legal representation). Join us as we shed light on the complexities, potential pitfalls, and steps you can take to protect your family's future.
GUESTS
Marina Dalia-Hunt - staff attorney currently focusing on representing vulnerable children in minor guardianship proceedings
Ali Caliendo - Executive Director of Foster Kinship, a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to supporting kinship families in the state of Nevada
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] Intro
[01:50] Hidden Foster Care: Guardianship v. Foster Care Explained
[07:10] Foster Care Misconception/Is it Ever too Late?
[11:30] Amount of Time Before Deciding
[15:00] Common Benefits Lost in Guardianship v. Foster Care
[21:30] The Truth Gameshow
[24:00] Questions You Should Ask
[27:00] Get Everything in Writing
[29:10] Closing Remarks
LINKS
Free Guardianship Class - www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free...
Guardianship Self-Help - www.familylawselfhelpcenter.o...
Foster Kinship - www.fosterkinship.org
Civil Law & Family Law Self-Help Centers - www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/self...
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