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[quote=HLS]Concho..
Your post made me LOL. Anyone who wants to buy a condo without substantial income and reserves to hold “forever” *IS* a “wannabe Don Trump” in my book . . . [/quote]

Agree with everything you’re saying here, HLS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=HLS]Concho..
Your post made me LOL. Anyone who wants to buy a condo without substantial income and reserves to hold “forever” *IS* a “wannabe Don Trump” in my book . . . [/quote]

Agree with everything you’re saying here, HLS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=HLS]Concho..
Your post made me LOL. Anyone who wants to buy a condo without substantial income and reserves to hold “forever” *IS* a “wannabe Don Trump” in my book . . . [/quote]

Agree with everything you’re saying here, HLS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Ricechex]Not so sure about this bearishgurl. I am assuming you mean Child Protective Services (CPS). CPS will not take the children as long as they are presently cared for, shelter, food, no abuse, even IF the mother is a drug abuser. In order for CPS to intervene, it is tertiary intervention, ie: the incident must have already occurred. Also, getting CPS involved has it’s risks, and I would be judicious in contacting them without good reason.

Also, there is very limited availability of housing and acceptable foster care homes. Even Section 8 housing has a 2+ years waiting list. If she had a man living there and there was domestic violence, she may be able to get into a shelter, but if she is actively using drugs, she would not meet the eligibility requirements. The mother’s best bet is to see if any family members will take them.[/quote]

Yes, Ricechex, I DO mean CPS, but CPS IS part of HHSA. HHSA has a variety of services that the mom may be eligible for. The OP here (who joined Pigg only 2 days ago with the handle “northparkbuyer” with initial concerns NOT about the property but about “eviction”) now states she is close to the situation by virtue of knowing the decedent. She is obviously concerned that the kids will be neglected or will have nowhere to go if the mom should lose her home. This is a legitimate concern since the new owner is in the business of rehabbing homes for profit. It is extremely likely that they will want this family to vacate ASAP.

I know a registered and vetted “foster parent” for many years now located in South Chula Vista with 2 or 3 bdrms of her five-bdrm home completely vacant or at least they were when I was there a few weeks ago. I believe these foster parents recieve at least $540 mo. per child + Medi-Cal for them + any special needs provided for.

I DO think there are current foster-home opportunities for kids like this. The trick is, getting them placed together.

I understand that CPS won’t act unless there is no food, shelter or the children are obviously neglected. They don’t even care about a looming eviction. You are correct that the negative event (eviction) already has to have happened for the children to recieve placement assistance. I am also aware that the wait for a Section-8 voucher is more than two years and its issuance is not guaranteed but based upon available funding at the time a name rises to the top of the list. This is why I didn’t bring it up here.

I’m not stating the mom is an addict here. In the very least (based upon the OP’s posts) I feel she is irresponsible and selfish if she went thru a substantial amount of cash left by her mother (as the OP is inferring) without saving any of it for housing needs for her children. She can apply for TANF, “food-stamps,” WIC or the issuance of monthly commodities now – whatever she is eligible for. But this will not solve her housing problem that she herself made.

Yes, family would be the best placement, IF the mom has any and IF she is on good terms with them. You have to ask yourself here, where is the dad(s)??

btw, I am a retired county employee but DID NOT work with HHSA or the former DSS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Ricechex]Not so sure about this bearishgurl. I am assuming you mean Child Protective Services (CPS). CPS will not take the children as long as they are presently cared for, shelter, food, no abuse, even IF the mother is a drug abuser. In order for CPS to intervene, it is tertiary intervention, ie: the incident must have already occurred. Also, getting CPS involved has it’s risks, and I would be judicious in contacting them without good reason.

Also, there is very limited availability of housing and acceptable foster care homes. Even Section 8 housing has a 2+ years waiting list. If she had a man living there and there was domestic violence, she may be able to get into a shelter, but if she is actively using drugs, she would not meet the eligibility requirements. The mother’s best bet is to see if any family members will take them.[/quote]

Yes, Ricechex, I DO mean CPS, but CPS IS part of HHSA. HHSA has a variety of services that the mom may be eligible for. The OP here (who joined Pigg only 2 days ago with the handle “northparkbuyer” with initial concerns NOT about the property but about “eviction”) now states she is close to the situation by virtue of knowing the decedent. She is obviously concerned that the kids will be neglected or will have nowhere to go if the mom should lose her home. This is a legitimate concern since the new owner is in the business of rehabbing homes for profit. It is extremely likely that they will want this family to vacate ASAP.

I know a registered and vetted “foster parent” for many years now located in South Chula Vista with 2 or 3 bdrms of her five-bdrm home completely vacant or at least they were when I was there a few weeks ago. I believe these foster parents recieve at least $540 mo. per child + Medi-Cal for them + any special needs provided for.

I DO think there are current foster-home opportunities for kids like this. The trick is, getting them placed together.

I understand that CPS won’t act unless there is no food, shelter or the children are obviously neglected. They don’t even care about a looming eviction. You are correct that the negative event (eviction) already has to have happened for the children to recieve placement assistance. I am also aware that the wait for a Section-8 voucher is more than two years and its issuance is not guaranteed but based upon available funding at the time a name rises to the top of the list. This is why I didn’t bring it up here.

I’m not stating the mom is an addict here. In the very least (based upon the OP’s posts) I feel she is irresponsible and selfish if she went thru a substantial amount of cash left by her mother (as the OP is inferring) without saving any of it for housing needs for her children. She can apply for TANF, “food-stamps,” WIC or the issuance of monthly commodities now – whatever she is eligible for. But this will not solve her housing problem that she herself made.

Yes, family would be the best placement, IF the mom has any and IF she is on good terms with them. You have to ask yourself here, where is the dad(s)??

btw, I am a retired county employee but DID NOT work with HHSA or the former DSS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Ricechex]Not so sure about this bearishgurl. I am assuming you mean Child Protective Services (CPS). CPS will not take the children as long as they are presently cared for, shelter, food, no abuse, even IF the mother is a drug abuser. In order for CPS to intervene, it is tertiary intervention, ie: the incident must have already occurred. Also, getting CPS involved has it’s risks, and I would be judicious in contacting them without good reason.

Also, there is very limited availability of housing and acceptable foster care homes. Even Section 8 housing has a 2+ years waiting list. If she had a man living there and there was domestic violence, she may be able to get into a shelter, but if she is actively using drugs, she would not meet the eligibility requirements. The mother’s best bet is to see if any family members will take them.[/quote]

Yes, Ricechex, I DO mean CPS, but CPS IS part of HHSA. HHSA has a variety of services that the mom may be eligible for. The OP here (who joined Pigg only 2 days ago with the handle “northparkbuyer” with initial concerns NOT about the property but about “eviction”) now states she is close to the situation by virtue of knowing the decedent. She is obviously concerned that the kids will be neglected or will have nowhere to go if the mom should lose her home. This is a legitimate concern since the new owner is in the business of rehabbing homes for profit. It is extremely likely that they will want this family to vacate ASAP.

I know a registered and vetted “foster parent” for many years now located in South Chula Vista with 2 or 3 bdrms of her five-bdrm home completely vacant or at least they were when I was there a few weeks ago. I believe these foster parents recieve at least $540 mo. per child + Medi-Cal for them + any special needs provided for.

I DO think there are current foster-home opportunities for kids like this. The trick is, getting them placed together.

I understand that CPS won’t act unless there is no food, shelter or the children are obviously neglected. They don’t even care about a looming eviction. You are correct that the negative event (eviction) already has to have happened for the children to recieve placement assistance. I am also aware that the wait for a Section-8 voucher is more than two years and its issuance is not guaranteed but based upon available funding at the time a name rises to the top of the list. This is why I didn’t bring it up here.

I’m not stating the mom is an addict here. In the very least (based upon the OP’s posts) I feel she is irresponsible and selfish if she went thru a substantial amount of cash left by her mother (as the OP is inferring) without saving any of it for housing needs for her children. She can apply for TANF, “food-stamps,” WIC or the issuance of monthly commodities now – whatever she is eligible for. But this will not solve her housing problem that she herself made.

Yes, family would be the best placement, IF the mom has any and IF she is on good terms with them. You have to ask yourself here, where is the dad(s)??

btw, I am a retired county employee but DID NOT work with HHSA or the former DSS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Ricechex]Not so sure about this bearishgurl. I am assuming you mean Child Protective Services (CPS). CPS will not take the children as long as they are presently cared for, shelter, food, no abuse, even IF the mother is a drug abuser. In order for CPS to intervene, it is tertiary intervention, ie: the incident must have already occurred. Also, getting CPS involved has it’s risks, and I would be judicious in contacting them without good reason.

Also, there is very limited availability of housing and acceptable foster care homes. Even Section 8 housing has a 2+ years waiting list. If she had a man living there and there was domestic violence, she may be able to get into a shelter, but if she is actively using drugs, she would not meet the eligibility requirements. The mother’s best bet is to see if any family members will take them.[/quote]

Yes, Ricechex, I DO mean CPS, but CPS IS part of HHSA. HHSA has a variety of services that the mom may be eligible for. The OP here (who joined Pigg only 2 days ago with the handle “northparkbuyer” with initial concerns NOT about the property but about “eviction”) now states she is close to the situation by virtue of knowing the decedent. She is obviously concerned that the kids will be neglected or will have nowhere to go if the mom should lose her home. This is a legitimate concern since the new owner is in the business of rehabbing homes for profit. It is extremely likely that they will want this family to vacate ASAP.

I know a registered and vetted “foster parent” for many years now located in South Chula Vista with 2 or 3 bdrms of her five-bdrm home completely vacant or at least they were when I was there a few weeks ago. I believe these foster parents recieve at least $540 mo. per child + Medi-Cal for them + any special needs provided for.

I DO think there are current foster-home opportunities for kids like this. The trick is, getting them placed together.

I understand that CPS won’t act unless there is no food, shelter or the children are obviously neglected. They don’t even care about a looming eviction. You are correct that the negative event (eviction) already has to have happened for the children to recieve placement assistance. I am also aware that the wait for a Section-8 voucher is more than two years and its issuance is not guaranteed but based upon available funding at the time a name rises to the top of the list. This is why I didn’t bring it up here.

I’m not stating the mom is an addict here. In the very least (based upon the OP’s posts) I feel she is irresponsible and selfish if she went thru a substantial amount of cash left by her mother (as the OP is inferring) without saving any of it for housing needs for her children. She can apply for TANF, “food-stamps,” WIC or the issuance of monthly commodities now – whatever she is eligible for. But this will not solve her housing problem that she herself made.

Yes, family would be the best placement, IF the mom has any and IF she is on good terms with them. You have to ask yourself here, where is the dad(s)??

btw, I am a retired county employee but DID NOT work with HHSA or the former DSS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Ricechex]Not so sure about this bearishgurl. I am assuming you mean Child Protective Services (CPS). CPS will not take the children as long as they are presently cared for, shelter, food, no abuse, even IF the mother is a drug abuser. In order for CPS to intervene, it is tertiary intervention, ie: the incident must have already occurred. Also, getting CPS involved has it’s risks, and I would be judicious in contacting them without good reason.

Also, there is very limited availability of housing and acceptable foster care homes. Even Section 8 housing has a 2+ years waiting list. If she had a man living there and there was domestic violence, she may be able to get into a shelter, but if she is actively using drugs, she would not meet the eligibility requirements. The mother’s best bet is to see if any family members will take them.[/quote]

Yes, Ricechex, I DO mean CPS, but CPS IS part of HHSA. HHSA has a variety of services that the mom may be eligible for. The OP here (who joined Pigg only 2 days ago with the handle “northparkbuyer” with initial concerns NOT about the property but about “eviction”) now states she is close to the situation by virtue of knowing the decedent. She is obviously concerned that the kids will be neglected or will have nowhere to go if the mom should lose her home. This is a legitimate concern since the new owner is in the business of rehabbing homes for profit. It is extremely likely that they will want this family to vacate ASAP.

I know a registered and vetted “foster parent” for many years now located in South Chula Vista with 2 or 3 bdrms of her five-bdrm home completely vacant or at least they were when I was there a few weeks ago. I believe these foster parents recieve at least $540 mo. per child + Medi-Cal for them + any special needs provided for.

I DO think there are current foster-home opportunities for kids like this. The trick is, getting them placed together.

I understand that CPS won’t act unless there is no food, shelter or the children are obviously neglected. They don’t even care about a looming eviction. You are correct that the negative event (eviction) already has to have happened for the children to recieve placement assistance. I am also aware that the wait for a Section-8 voucher is more than two years and its issuance is not guaranteed but based upon available funding at the time a name rises to the top of the list. This is why I didn’t bring it up here.

I’m not stating the mom is an addict here. In the very least (based upon the OP’s posts) I feel she is irresponsible and selfish if she went thru a substantial amount of cash left by her mother (as the OP is inferring) without saving any of it for housing needs for her children. She can apply for TANF, “food-stamps,” WIC or the issuance of monthly commodities now – whatever she is eligible for. But this will not solve her housing problem that she herself made.

Yes, family would be the best placement, IF the mom has any and IF she is on good terms with them. You have to ask yourself here, where is the dad(s)??

btw, I am a retired county employee but DID NOT work with HHSA or the former DSS.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=LuckyInOC]PS: I just realized the spell checker on this site does not understand ‘affordability’ – kind of ironic when most of the users do…[/quote]

There’s a spell-checker on this site??

[bearishgurl]

[quote=LuckyInOC]PS: I just realized the spell checker on this site does not understand ‘affordability’ – kind of ironic when most of the users do…[/quote]

There’s a spell-checker on this site??

[bearishgurl]

[quote=LuckyInOC]PS: I just realized the spell checker on this site does not understand ‘affordability’ – kind of ironic when most of the users do…[/quote]

There’s a spell-checker on this site??

[bearishgurl]

[quote=LuckyInOC]PS: I just realized the spell checker on this site does not understand ‘affordability’ – kind of ironic when most of the users do…[/quote]

There’s a spell-checker on this site??

[bearishgurl]

[quote=LuckyInOC]PS: I just realized the spell checker on this site does not understand ‘affordability’ – kind of ironic when most of the users do…[/quote]

There’s a spell-checker on this site??

[bearishgurl]

I don’t understand the demographic shortages in those New England states so much because I haven’t been there.

I HAVE been to Wyoming a few times, however, and it was all I could do to keep my scarf on my head and my hand on the gas pump – in the middle of Rock Springs in the SUMMER. The wind there blows s-o-o-o hard. The two-lane state hwys are open 2-3 mos. year. If you are on one of them, don’t be in a hurry. You may have to wait for than 20 mins. for an entire herd of sheep, buffalo or cattle to mosey across. They have the right-of-way.

I recommend traveling with wool blankets, flashlights, flares, batt charger, down sleeping bags, etc. during the winter, as well as a CB antenna. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position to be driving I-80 thru there in the dead of winter, the MOST IMPORTANT RULE you MUST adhere to is . . . Whoever is biggest WINS, period. Those triple tractor-trailers roaring thru there have chains on at least 20 out of their 26+ wheels and when they come up behind or alongside your passenger vehicle, pull WAY OVER on the shoulder and let them HAVE THEIR WAY! Use your rug, rock salt/sand and shovel (and your passengers pushing) to get your veh. back onto the road. You won’t sink in a ditch because the snow is compacted and piled up to 25 feet high on the sides of the road by plows, propped up by several rows of 10′ high “snow-fences” (to keep the wild goat and bighorn sheep off the road).

Just one single loose chain flying off those trucks could hit your veh. windows and kill you or one or more of your passengers. Just ONE granny gear slipping or brake failure and . . . your veh. is HISTORY (as well as everyone inside). STAY AWAY!! 2nd RULE, if you can no longer SEE see the difference bet. your veh, the road and the sky, exit the hwy as soon as you see some civilization. Don’t expect your cell phone to work everywhere. Tune your CB radio to the hwy patrol-band. Have your passenger(s) looking for you b/c the road signs will be covered with snow. Do not be picky – there are no Sheraton’s around there. Check into a no-tell motel and wait out the storm. Follow a plow back up the hwy ramp the next morning.

Now, if you were a kid attending Wyoming’s ONE big university in Laramie ONLY because it was “in-state,” how fast do you think it would take you to leave the state upon graduating with a degree?? It’s a different life there, IMO, certainly not for the faint of heart.

Sr. citizens are drawn to WY, MT and NM BECAUSE they are wild, woolly and “serene.” They don’t have to get up every morning and go to work so they don’t care about the road conditions. They can also keep freezers full of venison and buffalo in their garages and survive a l-o-o-o-ng time, with occasional trips to the local A&G Food Mart and diner or truck stop to have coffee with their friends (when the roads are clear).

[bearishgurl]

I don’t understand the demographic shortages in those New England states so much because I haven’t been there.

I HAVE been to Wyoming a few times, however, and it was all I could do to keep my scarf on my head and my hand on the gas pump – in the middle of Rock Springs in the SUMMER. The wind there blows s-o-o-o hard. The two-lane state hwys are open 2-3 mos. year. If you are on one of them, don’t be in a hurry. You may have to wait for than 20 mins. for an entire herd of sheep, buffalo or cattle to mosey across. They have the right-of-way.

I recommend traveling with wool blankets, flashlights, flares, batt charger, down sleeping bags, etc. during the winter, as well as a CB antenna. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position to be driving I-80 thru there in the dead of winter, the MOST IMPORTANT RULE you MUST adhere to is . . . Whoever is biggest WINS, period. Those triple tractor-trailers roaring thru there have chains on at least 20 out of their 26+ wheels and when they come up behind or alongside your passenger vehicle, pull WAY OVER on the shoulder and let them HAVE THEIR WAY! Use your rug, rock salt/sand and shovel (and your passengers pushing) to get your veh. back onto the road. You won’t sink in a ditch because the snow is compacted and piled up to 25 feet high on the sides of the road by plows, propped up by several rows of 10′ high “snow-fences” (to keep the wild goat and bighorn sheep off the road).

Just one single loose chain flying off those trucks could hit your veh. windows and kill you or one or more of your passengers. Just ONE granny gear slipping or brake failure and . . . your veh. is HISTORY (as well as everyone inside). STAY AWAY!! 2nd RULE, if you can no longer SEE see the difference bet. your veh, the road and the sky, exit the hwy as soon as you see some civilization. Don’t expect your cell phone to work everywhere. Tune your CB radio to the hwy patrol-band. Have your passenger(s) looking for you b/c the road signs will be covered with snow. Do not be picky – there are no Sheraton’s around there. Check into a no-tell motel and wait out the storm. Follow a plow back up the hwy ramp the next morning.

Now, if you were a kid attending Wyoming’s ONE big university in Laramie ONLY because it was “in-state,” how fast do you think it would take you to leave the state upon graduating with a degree?? It’s a different life there, IMO, certainly not for the faint of heart.

Sr. citizens are drawn to WY, MT and NM BECAUSE they are wild, woolly and “serene.” They don’t have to get up every morning and go to work so they don’t care about the road conditions. They can also keep freezers full of venison and buffalo in their garages and survive a l-o-o-o-ng time, with occasional trips to the local A&G Food Mart and diner or truck stop to have coffee with their friends (when the roads are clear).

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