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<h3> <center> I wouldn't normally record a video in my car like this, 
but this is urgent and I need some advice.</center></h3>
**Sorry that the video quality is so grainy. I did find a nice video editing app for Android though. Slapped on some music tracks because I got sick of my own voice. Hope those aren't too distracting!**

<h3> <center>As the video explains, my wife and I have taken in another child (that makes six, when you count our five) on a temporary basis but for a currently undefined duration.</center></h3>
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<h3> <center>The girl is a friend of our daughter and they attend the same kindergarten. The mom was admitted to the hospital over the weekend and there is literally no family for the daughter to stay with. So she reached out to us.</center></h3>

<h3> <center>We are more than happy to help. We have been blessed to have extra space and we love being able to share that with others.</center></h3>

<h3> <center>The problem is that Child Protective Services has gotten involved. The thing is, they don't really like kids just staying where ever. My wife and I are not a certified foster family. </center></h3>

<h3> <center>The tone from CPS has not been aggressive, and they have not stated that they want to take her out of our home, but I am also anxious that they are just keeping their hand close to their chest. I would like to be prepared for whatever they bring.</center></h3>
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### Thank you everyone for hearing me out and offering your support.
All of the profits from this post will go to help this family as they work through this time. 

Until next time, be blessed.
~Sam


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