<t>I just had to share this! [:)][:)][:)][:)]<br/> <br/> Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoy...

<t>Yes. It's amazing how many of us are in the same boat. The government intend to try to get a question in the next census that will tell them quite how many children are being cared for other than by their parents or are 'looked after' by the LA. <br/> <br/> This forum seems to have been a real he...

<t>Oh Susan.<br/> <br/> Sorry to hear that they are digging feet in and sorry I've missed this and your e-mail. I've been totally immersed in our own case which is in court next week. <br/> <br/> If you have the will, the next step would be to put in a formal complaint and ask for an investigation a...

<t>Nicola.<br/> <br/> Please call the advice line on 0800 731 1696. Open Mon to Fri, 10am-12pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm. They will need to ask you some questions to be able to give you the best advice on this complex area. So much depends on whether the children are 'looked after' or not, and on the deta...

<t>Daniel,<br/> <br/> I can confirm that you qualify for chid tax credit on exactly the same basis as a working parent. On the salary you state, I suggest tyou should at least get something. Speak to your tax office or look at the Inland Revenue web-site. I believe you can now apply on-line.<br/> <b...

<r>As some of you may know FRG are 30 years old this year. As a celebration they have organised a special screening of the Ken Loach film Ladybird Ladybird at the Barbican in London. See <URL url="http://www.frg.org.uk/Conferences/film%20flyer.pdf"><s>[url]</s>http://www.frg.org.uk/Conferences/film%...

<t>What an awful position to find yourself in. <br/> <br/> In my view you have to put the protection of the children first and foremost. Obviously you do not want to become estranged from your daughter, but could you ever forgive yourself should something happen to the children?<br/> <br/> However, ...

<t>Hilary,<br/> <br/> I'm probably too late for todays hearing. What you must do is to ensure you are party to the proceedings. You can either apply for a residence order in your own right, or simply apply to the court to join the proceedings as someone with an interest. Eiher way you need to make i...

<t>Black Rose.<br/> <br/> You will have seen that most people here think that the child should stay where he is given the early age at placement and the time he has been in placement. I would concur with that view based on the limited facts available to us. I also agree that it is unlikely that a co...

<t>I couldn't agree more John. While I beleive many professionals in the field are totally committed and put the child central to their thinking, everyone one that doesn't should be made accountable for their actions. A genuine mistake is fair enough, as is someone drawing a different conclusion bas...