The outcome of Middle Boy's hearing today was the best possible outcome we could have hoped for today.
The results of Middle Boy's psychiatric evaluation recommended residential treatment. Unfortunately the type of treatment recommended does not exist residentially in our state. The closest locations are over 1000 miles away. Judge questioned the likelihood the state will pay for this and ordered Service Coordinator to have the answer to him by Thursday morning. Everyone present in court today believed that they will not because Middle Boy does not have a history of violent behaviors. In fact they don't even think he would be admitted to that type of program in another state.
The option presented by Middle Boy's attorney was a 14 week outpatient program here in town with him residing in my home during his completion of the program. There were other associated conditions as well. This will require participation in therapy with Middle Boy by both Younger Boy and I which in all honestly would probably be a good thing. This way he could get the help he needs and we could be a part of it as a family. The other thing this does is starts the six months toward the adoption sooner.
Middle Boy's Guardian ad Litem told the court that she has known Middle Boy since he entered foster care and that her recommendation is that he would return to my home and complete the outpatient program. She said that he is finally attached to an adult (something he hasn't done before) and that it would be detrimental to his well being to have him institutionalized again and risk breaking that bond. She said I have proved I will be there for Middle Boy and that I am planning to provide permanency. All of which are true.
All charges against Middle Boy with the exception of misdemeanor assault were dropped.
The judge will rule on Thursday morning whether or not he will be coming home on Thursday.
Thank you all for your continued prayer. Pray for wisdom for the judge. Pray for the best outcome for the interest of Middle Boy and our family.
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