<t>It can be difficult not to see negativity if that is all you have encountered on your journey Youngagain.<br/> <br/> We have walked into situations where SW and Carers seem at logger heads and I have thought "this is a nightmare". The Carer may have got to the stage where everything the SW says s...

I will PM you Di. x

<t>We have assisted carers on a number of cases referred from Family Liason Officers at the local school and the Groups we attend. Since we started 18 months ago we now have referrals from the LA to assist with Kinship Care cases. I myself have good relationships with Social Workers as well as Carer...

<t>I suppose we have to have something and the best we can come up with so far is CRB's. As already said you can only have the crimes you have been caught for listed on it and there are loop holes as we have all sadly heard about in the last few years.<br/> <br/> There are many petty crimes that may...

<t>Hi<br/> <br/> Have you got a Guardian in the case? If so it may be worth asking their opinion regarding your legal fees, they can sometimes put pressure on the LA to pay the fees.<br/> <br/> Please make sure you know who is paying what before you advice a solicitor to act for you, I would hate yo...

Surely through telling the success stories though we can educate and prove how things should be done!

<t>You can apply for both absent parents and the rules have changed in favour of the parent with care over the past few years. It is actually easier to get money off them when they are out of work as it can come of their benefits! The trick is to apply then keep on at the agency until they work on t...

I am very sorry if my words caused offence to anyone, that would not ever be my intention. Please feel free to punch a pillow and pretend that it is me if I said anything to upset. I am surgically removing my foot from my mouth this week....

Ohhhh yes did not think they may be with a parent and not you!!! If they are and you think their is a danger that is different.

<t>Hi<br/> <br/> I think the SS can apply for an Emergency Protection Order at any time but they have to show there is immediate danger to the child. The police can also use their powers of protection.<br/> <br/> It's not as simple as them just saying "we want the kids out" they have to show the rea...