DEAR ABBY: I have recently been contacted by Child Protective Services in another state regarding a great-nephew I knew nothing about. Of course, they were hoping for placement or financial support for the boy, who is 10. I am 62. I am not in a position to care for him, physically or financially.
The boy is my brother’s grandson. When my brother and his wife divorced, she took the children and disappeared. I have had no contact or information regarding my niece and nephew for 35 years. Now there is this child in need. Would it be a good idea to ask if I could write to this child? I would be able to send birthday, Christmas presents and letters, but giving him full-time care isn’t possible. -- CONFUSED GREAT-AUNT

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2024/12/dear-abby-great-aunt-isnt-keen-to-take-on-responsibility-for-nephew-she-didnt-even-know-existed.html