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Diana Prince is (notlykmostwomen) wrote in thedisplaced,
@ 2017-08-07 17:34:00

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!network post, diana prince / wonder woman (dcu), emma frost (616), kara danvers / supergirl (tv), sam wilson / captain america (616)

[Adults]
After some discussion and the departure of a friend and her baby, I was hoping to see if there are plans in place if an adult were to leave here and their child/ward is left behind?

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	captcommunist 2017-08-07 09:51 pm UTC (link)
	In a normal situation where the custodial parent abandons a minor the preferred option is to find family willing to take them, otherwise placement in the foster system. With us, I'm guessing it would be like when a minor turns up alone - find them a guardian in the community. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 09:54 pm UTC (link)
	That was what I thought but I wanted to ensure that there were plans in place so they would continue to be cared for. My main worry is what would happen if a child was born while we are displaced ends up remaining here and their parents were sent back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	captcommunist 2017-08-07 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	Last time an unaccompanied minor turned up they sent an alert to my office. Yeah, that's... tricky. And hopefully rare enough to deal with on a case by case basis if there's no obvious choice. Right now I'm pretty sure the only case where it could happen people would be lining up to help before the rest of us even knew anything was going on. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	That's good then. At least there are those being alerted to unaccompanied minors. Indeed. And I do hope it is rare. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	faberges 2017-08-07 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	That's an excellent question. If no plans are currently in place, I'd like to assist in making sure something is set up. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	Perhaps we could have a set of standby guardians in place for those willing to take in minors whose parents/guardians are sent back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	faberges 2017-08-07 09:58 pm UTC (link)
	Not the worst idea. What sort of vetting process would you propose? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	I'll admit I've never had to think of a vetting process before. Though I do have my lasso which compels people to tell the truth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

faberges
2017-08-07 10:04 pm UTC (link)

I like the direct approach. But you may disappear one day with that lasso of yours. Or people may complain that compulsory truth telling isn't fair or nice.

[Diana]
That said, I'd be happy to use my powers to ensure a potential guardian is worthy of caring for a child. Perhaps we should just find a few people who have he ability to get honesty out of people and do what we must if a situation comes up.

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	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 10:17 pm UTC (link)
	That is precisely why I don't use it often unless the situation is dire enough. The lasso is a weapon more than anything. [Emma/Diana] I would caution using that as a last resort. Though perhaps if there is someone we are unsure of we can set up visits to ensure that their ward is being cared for. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	faberges 2017-08-07 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	Still, it'd be useful. I don't especially mind using such a benign weapon to ensure the safety of a child. [Emma/Diana] The problem that comes to mind is that the people that show up here are not ordinary. A skilled predator with the proper power set or skill could easily manipulate home visits. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	~~Truth isn't always benign~~True. I just want to ensure that the military won't get it into their heads to take the lasso for their own means. [Emma/Diana] That is true. But hopefully with enough eyes we'd be able to see through it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

faberges
2017-08-07 10:32 pm UTC (link)

If someone is offering to care for a child, they should be willing to prove they're decent. As long as you aren't running through the streets lassoing people at random, I suspect you'll be alright.

[Emma/Diana]
I've met enough monsters in my time to be cautious. Keep me in mind if there's anything I can do to help. And Xavier's mansion is a safe haven for any child that is without home or family.

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	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	Well...this is Texas, that might be normal to see. [Emma/Diana] As have I. And I shall. That is good to hear about Xavier's mansion. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	caffreynated 2017-08-07 10:15 pm UTC (link)
	We could also let the parent choose before they are sent back. A "living will" sort of scenario where they name the next guardian, or two, for their children should it come to that. Essentially godparents. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	That could prove useful. Especially since the parents might have people they want to care for their child that they trust here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-08-07 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	It might be the best option. It gives the parents the right to choose, and the chosen the right to accept or not. It's a win-win. Though being tied up with your lasso doesn't sound half bad... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 10:43 pm UTC (link)
	It does sound like the best option. Though back up plans in place in case none of the chosen guardians accept would be good too. Oh it doesn't, does it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-08-07 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	Truth be told, back-up plans to the back-up plans are how I live most of my life. [Diana] I'm just saying what most men and women in this town are thinking. You're a beautiful woman, inside and out. Being tied up by you — well, let's just say it's not a bad way to go out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	Plans have a habit of not always working. [Neal/Diana] You are making me blush Neal. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	absorbs 2017-08-07 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	I've got a list of who my daughter should go to if'n Erik and I both leave here. I'd say most parents would have something in place just in case this does happen. It's one of the first things I did. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	I want to be sure. Children are precious and I do not wish to see any harm come to any of them. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	worshipfullness 2017-08-07 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you for putting this out there, Diana. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-07 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	It was no trouble. And I'm glad that there are others who have been thinking it over even before this was mentioned. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	worshipfullness 2017-08-09 12:24 am UTC (link)
	I am too. Though I have learned that usually if one person is thinking about something, more people are as well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-09 12:29 am UTC (link)
	Quite true. And it's good to know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	worshipfullness 2017-08-09 12:57 am UTC (link)
	Yes it is. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	superhopeful 2017-08-08 11:33 am UTC (link)
	No matter what we all decide there, we've got to make sure anyone left behind is kept safe. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-08-08 07:01 pm UTC (link)
	I do believe that won't be a problem but it never hurts to flesh out the details. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	superhopeful 2017-08-09 12:08 pm UTC (link)
	I just hope it never happens. It's not at all fun being left behind. (Reply to this) (Parent)