She then told me that it hurts when she pees. I was assuming it was a UTI. I asked her to come back and tell me how she’s doing once the weekend is over. She told me it doesn’t hurt anymore. I took all the students to the bathroom so that they don’t ask during class but she said she didn’t have to go. After we get in the class she peed on herself and a bit of blood came out. I asked why she didn’t go to the bathroom and she told me because it still hurts when she pees. I ask her why she told me it was gone and she said that her mom told her to tell me that. I tell her that she shouldn’t be bleeding and if she hurt her private part or if someone else did. She said her stepdad and big brothers, 24 and 26 did. I asked her if her mom knows and she said that her mom told her not to say anything because then her brothers and stepdad have to leave. I reported it and they removed her from the home. Her foster parents have been dropping her off and picking her up late. She’s been sleeping inclass and has stopped doing her homework. She said her foster siblings are mean to her and her mom has given up her rights without hesitation. Yesterday she said “Mrs. __ why can’t you be my mommy?” I love all my students and try to make sure they’re safe. I feel so stupid that I didn’t realize sooner. I want to know if I can adopt her, if there’s any extra thing I’ll have to do. I have my own place, my husband dead I make good money and I trust him and he doesn’t mind adopting her.

Thanks.