Child services

[Terrifiedparent]

Update from Thursdays meeting...
I have all the paperwork stating my partner can move home, SS suggested phased but have said its entirely up to us what we want to do as there are no restrictions.
SW will still be involved but she stated this is only for 5 weeks to make sure the transition is going OK and then she will sign us off.
A huge weight has been lifted and I feel like I can finally live my life again!
Just 4 more years left on sor and shpo then we can move on completely.
It's been a long 4 years for us but we have done it!

[Winter25]

So happy for you , well done. Light is at the end of the tunnel

[Terrifiedparent]

It really is, first time in 4 years ive managed to relax!
Our little one is over the moon that he doesn't have to leave at night now. We have decided to do a phased return but only because I think from 4 years apart to full time might be a huge change for the little one so we are doing this weekend and will build it up gradually over the next couple of weeks.
Again winter thank you for your help and for explaining things properly...all the legal terms really do mess with your head!

[Winter25]

You are very very welcome, This is why I do this, because I have been there. I am also slowly getting my daughter home after years. I just want to pass on the education and info i have learnt along the way.. Fear is the issue in all of this. Once you stop being scared and learn what is Fact, Fiction and what laws must be obey. It all becomes clear. Wish you all the happiness in the world. Move on, forget the past build a better future!

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear Terrifiedparent

Thank you for your updating posts. This is Suzie, Family Rights Group online adviser. It is great to hear that your family situation has moved forward very positively and that children’s services agree with you that your partner can safely return home which is what you have been working towards. You have sensibly suggested a phased return, to help your child manage the transition.

I can see that you have been posting on this board since 2022, when your partner was first arrested and children’s services first became involved. I hope that the advice and support you have received along the way from parents and advisers has helped. Your posts also help other parents understand processes and hopefully provide reassurance that working hard to address the concerns while engaging with children’s services can lead to a positive outcome.

Well done.

If you need further advice about children’s services, then do post back or contact the service via one of the other options linked to here.

Wishing you all the best.

Suzie