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Wow. Either Florida is extreme in regards to child protection, or you don't have the whole story. I only say this out of my own experience.

So, just maybe there's something going on that you don't know about? Just a thought...

If it was me, I would take the child, but make the parents pay for daycare. You need to think about yourself-a two year old is a lot of work. But, I don't have physical problems. If it's too much for you physically, don't do it.

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Yeah - I know there is always two side to every story - some times even three....

but what I do know is that the people that called DCF on my niece and her b/f have caused trouble for them in the past (they even had to go to court one time - but the case was dismissed when the other person did not show).
All I can say right now is that it is a very angry female creating trouble for others for she is totally upset with the relationship (or lack of one) between the two b/f - their relationship went down hill after it was no longer is needed or wanted by my nieces b/f - he is trying his best to turn his life around (for him and his family) and with that one must let go of some friends.

Florida rights for children and how harsh they are (or are not) some times depends on the case worker you are assigned to - some times they give leave way as they check things out and others times they come right into your house and take the child away until the case is sorted out - One NEVER knows which it will be until it happens to them, unless there is physical proof of abuse on the child's body or lack of food in the house..... which in this case there is not.

I personally will take my great-niece if they do not allow her to stay in the home.... for I had some going on's with HRS when I was a child and they did me (the victim) wrong, therefore, my trust in them is very - very very very low.