my niece was placed in foster care over 18 months ago and I was not aware of this until last month. I have contacted the social service agency and they stated the child has been residing with the foster parent for 18 months and a judge will most likely not consider me for guardiaship or adoption. She stated I can petition the court for custody of the child if I want to. What are my chances if I petition the court for the child to be placed with me since I was unaware the child was placed in foster care for over 18 months. The child is resides in New York and I reside in Florida and the parents would like the child to be placed with me and not be adopted by the foster parents