Hi there,
I am writing as my 5 year old son is in foster care at the moment. I t is a very difficult time for me and I am hoping to meet other parents who are going through the same situation as myself. It has been ruled that my son cannot come home to me as it is believed by the social services that I have not made enough changes to have my son return to my care (however I disagree completely).
My Mother was assessed for an SGO and the viability assessment in the beginning was very positive until it came to the transition plan and it seems that the social workers conducting the plan and contact were unhappy with her because of such stupid reasons which we plan to challenge.
Anyway to cut a long story short, the LA's care plan is now for my son to be placed up for adoptions despite my wishes for him to come home or be placed in the care of my Mother. We have a tough job ahead to fight in court and persuade the judge that adoption is not in my sons best interest.
As I said I am hoping to meet any parents in the same sort of situation as me to share advice and information. If there is anyone out there who can relate to myself then please do get in touch asap.
Many Thanks
Rosie
Parents of Children in care and adoption
- David Roth
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Re: Parents of Children in care and adoption
Hi Rosie
I am very sorry to hear you are going through such a difficult time.
Family Rights Group does host a discussion forum for the parents of children who are in the care system, or subject to child protection concerns - but unfortunately this isn't it. This forum is for family and friends carers, i.e. grandparents and others who are bringing up children who live away from their parents.
You can post on the Parents' discussion forum here: http://www.frg.org.uk/ParentsForum/ - if you put your post there I am sure you will be able to have the discussion you seek.
I am very sorry to hear you are going through such a difficult time.
Family Rights Group does host a discussion forum for the parents of children who are in the care system, or subject to child protection concerns - but unfortunately this isn't it. This forum is for family and friends carers, i.e. grandparents and others who are bringing up children who live away from their parents.
You can post on the Parents' discussion forum here: http://www.frg.org.uk/ParentsForum/ - if you put your post there I am sure you will be able to have the discussion you seek.
David Roth
FRG Policy Adviser
FRG Policy Adviser
Re: Parents of Children in care and adoption
Hi David,
Thank you very much for your advice. I will click on the link you provided.
Take Care
Rosie
Thank you very much for your advice. I will click on the link you provided.
Take Care
Rosie
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