This is the 6-month permanency hearing. CPS2's goal remains "reunification". The report notes that the mother is now pregnant again, but still without employment or housing (she continues to live in a shelter).

Our lawyer files a motion to Terminate Parental Rights (TPR) and motion to adopt. This is acknowledged in court, but not explored. Another hair follicle test is requested on the mother and the results will dictate whether or not the case goes to court in October or wait until the regularly scheduled status hearing in December.

I visit with Cookie for about an hour. She tolerates leaving well enough. She remembers me but it doesn't appear to be a strong connection.

Judge requests that our visits be observed by an objective party that can evaluate our bond/relationship.

We are unhappy with the lack of progress on the case and hold a garage sale (with donated goods) to raise funds to cover a retainer for a new attorney.