Has anyone had temporary custody of other children, (not their own)? My sister has two little girls and she is a complete mess. I don't know if drugs are involved or not, but there are definitely some undiagnosed mental health issues going on and she is making very poor decisions lately. My parents have had my nieces (3 & 4 years old) since October, but my mom has some pretty significant health problems and they are really taking a toll on her, and my dad still works. I am really thinking that they need to come stay with my family. The only thing is, my sister and my parents are all in California. Also, I work three 12 hour days a week. I would definitely have to do child care until my husband gets home from work, and I'm just not positive that I can afford that at this time. My sister gets welfare (has literally never had a job) and food stamps, and the girls are on state insurance. I don't know if that means she gets free child care or what. I don't even know for sure that she'll let them come here, but I imagine she will so she can visit the guy in prison that she just married (not their dad). Yes, you read that correctly, and that is why I'm looking into this more than ever now. Btw - my parents have had the girls since October, when my sister found out the guy she and my nieces were living with, touched both girls, and she moved out. But then found this guy in prison. Jesus, help me. Anyways, this is all new territory for me and I would appreciate and advice or suggestions you have. My kids are 16 and 19 now, so I'm waaaaaaayyyyy past childcare days. Lol