This is looks too good ! Might have to have one myself ......
Its tough @Grace01, but stick to your convictions. You articulated your reasons to not take on the full-time care of your niece to us here very well. When someone is sitting in front of you trying to convince you otherwise, especially if you are heart-sore over the decision, it can be really rough going, but you know within yourself what is right. Stick with your integrity.
You can be one of the support people in your neice's life, but make it very clear to DOCS that it will sink your boat to take her on fully. That's where letters from medical people are useful back-up. It's letting DOVS know that they can be held liable in your situation if you gave way to their pressure and it ended badly for you and your niece.
This girl needs stability and successful outcomes. You are making it quite clear that you do too. DOCS have to listen to you and respect your needs too. Remember that. That right is yours ! It belongs to you !
Donyour best today to meet that expectation about finding someone else for the role, but you can only tick those boxes, nothing else. Don't feel responsible for the outcome. Contact who you said you would, pass on the message, pass back the message that you contacted the person or people, then you are done. Just a link in the chain, doing your bit, that's all.
Faith and hope @Grace01. Just keep walking in your integrity in faith and hope, and wait for these things to work their results in your life. Send prayers in your neice's direction when and as you can, to help carry her forward. That is something you can do for her. Let go of the rest 💗
