Hidden Foster Care: How to Preserve Your Rights in Guardianship or Foster Care

Law & Caution: Protection Through Legal Education

The fear of losing your child or relative can be overwhelming. It's essential to be well-informed about your rights as a parent, grandparent, or another family member when it concerns your loved ones. In this episode, we delve into the alarming reality of the "hidden foster care system" and the potential jeopardy it poses. From losing out on critical state-funded support systems, such as financial support and free legal representation.

Join us as we shed light on the complexities, potential pitfalls, and steps you can take to protect your family's future.

This episode features an attorney from the Guardianship Advocacy Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.

Marina Dalia-Hunt, a staff attorney currently focusing on representing vulnerable children in minor guardianship proceedings..

Ali Caliendo, the Executive Director of Foster Kinship, a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to supporting kinship families in the state of Nevada.

Episode Timestamps

[00:00] Intro

[01:50] Hidden Foster Care: Guardianship v. Foster Care Explained

[07:10] Foster Care Misconception / Is it Ever too Late?

[11:30] Amount of Time Before Deciding

[15:00] Common Benefits Lost in Guardianship v. Foster Care

[21:30] The Truth Gameshow

[24:00] Questions You Should Ask

[27:00] Get Everything in Writing

[29:10] Closing Remarks

Links

1. Free Guardianship Class 4:40 pm-6:40 pm., Thursdays
2. Self-Help Center Guardianship; Instructions, pre-fillable forms, Adult & Child Guardianships
3. Foster Kinship; Information, advocacy, case management, and training to help caregivers
4. Self-Help Center Link to both the Civil Law and Family Law Self-Help Center