Re: Anything we can do???
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Quoting Sanruby90
I live in the state of Nevada. We have a friend of my boys staying with us now for about a month now. He is 17 will be 18 in Dec. He hasnt lived with his mother for some time now, and does not know where his father is. His mother is a drug addict, and just got out of jail a few weeks ago, he wants nothing to do with her. He was supposed to go and live with his grandmother in another state about a month ago, but really didnt want to go, so we offered to have him stay with us. Needless to say feeding another teenager, is like feeding two more. Plus he needs clothes for himself, as well as other needs. From what I am understanding from his grandmother, the boy's mother gets money every month apparently for him for food clothes, etc. but he see's none of it. And I have also found out that Child protective services is looking for him , but I dont know why. Is there anyway he can get some help somehow, to get money for himself to take care of the things he needs. Approximately how long would it take for him to be emancipated from his parents, and able to get financial help for himself.
I would really appreciate any help you can possibly offer. Thank you very much!!!
My response:
The people from whom he could get help are the very people that are looking for him. You're harboring a run-a-way child, and I mean this in all sincerity, but you're playing with fire.
If you value your family, you'll have him turn himself in, and stop putting your own home and family in legal jeopardy.
IAAL
Re: Anything we can do???
If protective services is looking for him it seems most likely that he is either being regarded as a runaway, or that he is the subject of an investigation relating to abuse or neglect or because he is the minor child of a parent who was incarcerated. If they don't know where he is, though, it seems most likely that he is being regarded as a runaway. Does his mother know where he is? And if so, why hasn't she told protective services?
He's a minor - protective services will provide for him if he's in their custody. If he's not capable of supporting himself and managing his own financial affairs, he probably won't have much luck seeking emancipation. (You may wish to review these materials on emancipation from the Washoe County Courts.)