Tuesday, December 8, 2009

How do I become a child advocate

How do I become a child advocate?
What classes should I take? I'm assuming they have to be in social work, psychology, child development, maybe even health/social relations. But, how do I know exactly what I need to take? What degree am I going for? I'm in Chicago, so what universities are good for a career in child advocacy? I don't know what else to ask, but any information in how to become a child advovate would be greatly helpful. Thanks.
Special Education - 3 Answers
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It sounds like you need courses in both special education and social work. I would contact ASAH, an organization that helps people with special needs youngsters, and ask them what they suggest. Good luck...it's a job that requires patience, and a lot of love...but the results can be life changing.
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First you can actually learn a lot online. Start with the spec ed laws at www.idea.ed.gov www.nichcy.org go to the fed health and human service website see children. Good luck and good for you!!
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Check-out the training that Child Advocacy organizations give in their volunteers. For a list of internet resources regarding Child Advocacy, check out the LINKS posted in my Yahoo Group's links page . See the link below:

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Friday, December 4, 2009

How can I get health insurance on a child that is not biologically mine

How can I get health insurance on a child that is not biologically mine?
I am getting married in April. My future husband and I have 5 kids. I have 3 that are biologically mine and he has one that is biologically his. The mother of his child has a daughter that she is unable to raise and is now living with us. She does not have a father listed on her birth certificate. She is 6 years old. The mother has gotten a paper notarized stating we can take her to the doctor. Bur she will not let my fiance adopt the child or get his name added to the birth certificate. How can we get health insurance on her? To clarify he is NOT the childs biological father.
Insurance - 3 Answers

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Dad is going to have to go to court to get legal rights to that child - including getting his name on the birth certificate. That means, he's ALSO going to have to start paying child support for the child. ONCE dad is legally recognized as the father, THEN when you get married, you can add your stepdaughter to your insurance through your employer. Or, dad can add the child to his insurance through HIS employer. Until there is legal recognition that the child is, indeed, his, neither you nor he have any legal rights or access to the child - and you cannot buy any type of insurance for them, or on their behalf. **Unless you are LEGALLY responsible for the child, via adoption, there is NO WAY to just put health insurance on them, just because mom is allowing her to live with you. You also cannot buy life insurance on her. You have NO legal rights regarding someone ELSE'S child - and no legal responsibility, either.**
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Bluntly, you do not. Either you adopt the child or one of the biological parents, not you, gets the insurance. You can pay for it if you want, but it needs to be in the biological mother's name or the biological father's name.
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You have to get separate insurance on that child alone.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

does the women's health dramatically change after child's birth? I mean i am dating an single mother

does the women's health dramatically change after child's birth? I mean i am dating an single mother,?
she is 21 and looks healthy to me. But if she hadnt given birth, were she was different? Her breasts i feel are not that firm but i am not sure its because of the baby??. What else could change in the body?
Women's Health - 1 Answers
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Yes, a woman's health can change dramatically after the birth of a child such as due to the hormone levels coming down since she is no longer pregnant. Her periods can also be altered after the birth. The breasts can change some as well, especially if she nursed the baby. I would recommend that she check with her doctor as well if she is noticing other things that don't feel right to her

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