Wow, I have been doing a lot of work with this case!  It is certainly more intricate than I originally anticipated.  But that’s good.  It makes me do the work.  One thing that I hadn’t initially thought about was my power to potentially change a family’s life.  And now I may have to do just that.  My conscious has been running wild with thoughts of the future of these people, and the fact that I’m not a fortune teller makes these decisions harder. 

But my focus is still on the child.  I want to do what is best for them, and it is my job to continually work to find out what that is.

We go to court next week for what is called a status review hearing.  It is where the judge learns about whether or not his orders are being followed and if the individuals are working the programs they were ordered.  It is also where I am able to express any concerns I have noticed and put weight on where I feel is the best place for the child at this time.

I spent 4 hours last night typing up my notes and writing up my first court report.  I met with my supervisor today and was excited to hear her say that my report looked great.  A few things needed to be reworded, and some format changes made but the overall detail was good.

My only other anxiety or anticipation (I’m not sure which) is the potential for me to be called as a witness in court next week.  While I know my case front to back, the cross-examination of an attorney can be brutal.  I will just have to remember to speak on behalf of the child.

I will update as to how court goes.