Really struggling and need any advice.
Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 7:24 pm
Hello. I've been put in quite a difficult position and have no idea what to do.
In January I had my three nieces come stay with me. Due to various problems it was decided with social services and police that they would remain with me for a while. That quickly became three months, I repeatedly told Child services I was struggling. Financially and practically. Had to take unpaid leave from work . In March I told CS I could not not cope any longer with no support what so ever. They then told me they would place children with me and then provide financial support. However two months later still nothing. They won't give any indication of what is happening or when I'll receive any payment. When I ring and ask they tell me that complaining is unhelpful, ringing them will only slow the process and I need to be patient.
I really don't know what else to do. It's been 5 months and we're all still stuck not knowing on what is going on and struggling to get by.
In January I had my three nieces come stay with me. Due to various problems it was decided with social services and police that they would remain with me for a while. That quickly became three months, I repeatedly told Child services I was struggling. Financially and practically. Had to take unpaid leave from work . In March I told CS I could not not cope any longer with no support what so ever. They then told me they would place children with me and then provide financial support. However two months later still nothing. They won't give any indication of what is happening or when I'll receive any payment. When I ring and ask they tell me that complaining is unhelpful, ringing them will only slow the process and I need to be patient.
I really don't know what else to do. It's been 5 months and we're all still stuck not knowing on what is going on and struggling to get by.