I received a message from Snap's ACS worker advising that I call his supervisor regarding Snap's weekend visit. Here's how the conversation went:
ACS supervisor:Maam, I don't even know who you are and this is a highly unusual case.
Me:Ok, I'm the former foster parent.
ACS supervisor:We'd have to clear you and that's just not a priority right now. If Snap's Mom needs respite, she can get it at the program. This is highly unusual.
Actually it's not. I've met three other sets of foster parents who pick-up their former kids at this rehab center on weekends.
They are not on my case.
Ok. So, why did the ACS worker ask me to call you?
Probably because he didn't want to tell you.
So you're not allowing the visit.
Maam, we are concerned that you are even going to visit at the rehab.
Wow, really. Well, I'm just following the community, parent-to-parent model taught in our MAPP classes. Are you saying that I should no longer visit?
Maam, I don't even know who you are? You should talk to her counselor.
I'm the first person you're going to be calling if this child ever goes back into care. (yes, I started to get snarky)
