Red, never met you and I like you already. You are a good man and its a great thing you are doing. Be honest with this child and build trust with him I am sure he needs that. Let him know he can count on you. Be prepared that the state may give him back to his mother at some point unless she gives up her "parental rights". The state agencies move like molasses in January! You can not help your sister, she has to want to help herself and is the only one who can do it. Its not going to be easy but, nothing worthwhile is ever easy.
Best to you and your family,
Vic
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