Question by Kat Gould: i live in a family of addicts, is this a good enough reson to be put into foster care? how?
my brother is addicted to narcotics, and use to beat me. my sister is addicted to heroin, and attacks me on a regular basis. my mom smokes pot. and my dad use to touch me in weird ways. is this reason enough to get into foster care when i’m 16? i can’t stand it anymore. how would i go about getting into foster care?
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Answer by Mel
Yes you should be in foster care. Phone your local police station and tell them what is happening and ask for the number for the care services. You should not have to put up with this.
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That is a very good reason. Call CPS, and they will take care of you. If you don’t want to do that, tell one of your teachers, or a guidance counselor.
Wow, your going through a lot, have you spoken to anyone about what is going on at home, i think you should, if your dad is touching you and it makes you feel uncomfortable, you should tell someone, that is not right and you should not feel you need to keep it hidden. Please discuss this with someone like a counselor or police, i understand you may feel that problems may come from it if you do but you need to feel safe and they will help you.
Foster care isn’t a bed of roses either, but remaining in a family with drug, physical and emotional abuse sounds like a way worse deal to me. Kudos on you for having the strength to get out of the situation.
Go to your nearest youth shelter and tell them your situation. They can arrange for your alternate care.