It could be a local policy ask for a copy of their Kinship Carer/Connected Persons policy every LA must have one and it should state this in there. My own personal experience was that I represented myself at court for my SGO so no legal fees but I don't think it's advisable for everyone to its quite...

I am sure FRG legal advisors can help you ring the advice line on Monday and/or you could try the grandparents association I know how your feeling I had a negative SGO assessment which the LA did not give me a copy of until 10 minutes before the final hearing! The report cast doubts on my parenting ...

However all is not rosy I don't think it ever will be I regularly get abused, even got sent some pictures of a naked obese woman saying it was my twin once although it has calmed down as I reported this to police as it was a step to far and they were warned any further offensive or abusive texts the...

I had my grandchildren under a private arrangement but still got a little financial help thanks to FRG advisors helping me to write a letter requesting financial support. Contact will be decided by the judge at the final hearing and the parents will be asked their wishes. Children's services recomme...

Hiya a new support group for Kinship Carers is starting in Dagenham. The second Wednesday of the month 12.30-3pm drop in session Monteagle Primary School, Burnham Road, Dagenham RM9 4RB
Lisa 07402 397033

I was in a similar position children's services asked me if I could look after the children but then claimed it was a private arrangement I got some good advice and help with writing a letter asking for financial assistance from the FRG helpline and I did get an allowance shortly after, maybe u shou...

I have both SGO and Cao as parents said they wanted their contact to be detailed, and however this means that if you want to stop or change contact then you are in contempt of court and could face a fine or prison

Be careful my grandchildren off have been with me for 14 months after just 1 month they were suggesting SGO but the independent social workers report for court had a few negative points about me however judge still agreed SGO. I think you should apply it gives you parental responsibility and an allo...

Yes that's great thank you

Sorry I meant could children's services take it back to court and should we get an agreement signed by the parents and myself detailing the suspension of current contact and the revised contact arrangement? The parents have agreed to suspend overnight contact and change to once every 3 weeks in the ...