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I also called DHS on my 23 yr old daughter who was addicted to pills.  My grandson was 2 at the time and they had always lived with me.  The last straw was when she had an accident by hitting a tree across the street from my house.  DHS was right there to help and it has been a 2 year ordeal.   I have been my grandsons foster mom for 2 years and now am at the end and getting ready to sign the final adoption papers.  DHS and the Courts have tried unsuccessfully to get my daughter rehab.  She has been in 4 rehab centers.  From her pawning my and others properties she is right now in jail but does have the chance to go to rehab this summer, thanks to DHS and the Courts.  One more Try.  My grandson is now 4 he misses and loves his mom very much.  It has been a struggle at times but I wouldn't have it any other way.  Our Foster Coordinator is wonderful and our 2nd DHS worker is Great, I have been fortunate.  She is expecting another baby in June and DHS will be right there.

Thank You

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Patty

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