For support under the Children (Leaving Care) Act, the responsible authority is the one where the children were in care (immediately before the SGO was made) ie the one who are also paying the SGO allowances. Even though a student is having contact with a parent-this should not go against the applic...

Dear LLB, I have checked the information that is contained on page 25 of the advice sheet 19 “DIY Special Guardianship orders” about University Loans and Grants and this is still relevant and has recently been verified by a leading expert on tax and welfare rights. So the ESSR 2008 regs still apply ...

Hi Deza, You are right in that SGO’s do last up until a child is 18. However they can come to and end before that if the Court orders that the SGO be discharged. Your sister could apply to court to discharge the SGO but she does not have an automatic right to apply. She would have to: 1. Apply for l...

Hi Sam, Sorry for the slight delay in replying to you. I just want to clarify a few things before I give you advice. I think what you are saying is that you currently are a foster carer (FC) for the children and receiving foster care allowance (FCA). You have applied for a SGO and the final hearing ...

Hi Fymlor, Sorry you are going through such a difficult time. Unfortunately you have posted this question on the board that is for friends and family only. We also have a discussion board for parents. Could I ask you to join the parents forum and to repost your question there and someone will answer...

Hi Aunty, First of all, well done to your brother for turning his life around, it is a great achievement. However, I’m sorry that your niece – and your family – is going through this stressful ordeal. As Robin has mentioned, it would seems that this is a private arrangement as you brother took steps...

Hi Grace, Thanks for getting back to me. I had thought you meant it was a stage 2 investigation but I didn’t want to presume. The reason I asked is because if it was the LGO, they can recommend that the LA pay you compensation if your complaint is upheld. The other way to pursue costs/compensation i...

Hi Modsas, Unfortunately we do not provide a face to face service and we no longer offer an advocacy service because, unfortunatley, our funding was withdrawn. I have replied to your private message and I think you have spoken to one of our other advisors. Please feel free to call us again or get in...

Hi Modsas,

I am in the process of replying to your private message (PM) so rather than sending you 2 separate answers, I will deal with the issues you raise here in the PM.

Best wishes

Suzie

Hi Grace, I’m one of the advisors at FRG. To make sure I give you the right answer, I would like a little bit more information from you so could you please answer these couple of questions? 1. When you say “recover costs” what do you mean? Do you mean in terms of compensation or in getting backdated...