Julie's parents had figured out where she was, but Julie wasn't ready to speak to her parents. But when Anna went to the parent's house they were gone. Anna came to our house and talked to Julie, and then with us. She explained that because Julie was a teenager the chance of getting a good foster home was dismal. It was at that moment that Julie's uncle, an attorney, called.
Word travels fast in families.
He was very concerned for Julie, and willing to get involved as her advocate. He volunteered to allow Julie to come stay with his family for a while. The emotions rose up again in Julie as her choices unfolded. She chose to live with her uncle. Anna would take her there, then meet with Julie's parents with Julie safe in another room.