Last week, we attended the state department of social services administrative review of my munchkin's case. It looks like bio-mom is trying, but failing nearly across the board. She attends near parenting skills group and her visitation, but doesn't have a job or home stability, hasn't figured out how to manage her finances or daycare, and is still attached to the abusive relationship with bio-dad. End of the month, we have the next review hearing with the magistrate, and the county will be asking the magistrate to assign to pre-trial for parental rights termination.
Bio-Mom appears to be very sad, as if she realizes that she's fighting a battle that she knows she will eventually lose.
Regarding pictures... our caseworker recommended strongly that we don't post identifiable pictures of the kid until we have custody of him... I'm not sure if it was a legal requirement or advice. In any case, here's a view of his Halloween costume... since then, he's figured out walking with his little walker. Send me a note, and I'll forward you the video. :-)
