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[Janderson9]

I had my initial assessment with social care and received a phone call today to say that they went to have a meeting with myself, the lady who done the assessment her manager, midwife and GP she has told me my child isn’t going on a plan but what would this meeting be for?

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear Janerson9

Thank you for your post and welcome to the discussion board. My name is Suzie, I am an online adviser and will be responding to you today.

Children’s Services have completed an initial assessment for you. You have received a phone call today to say they want to meet with you and some other professionals. You are not sure why but the person who called you informed that your child would not be subject to a plan.

It is difficult to give you specific advice without knowing fuller information, for example what type of assessment has been completed - a child in need assessment , or a Section 47 assessment. If you click on the links to both you will find further information and guidance regarding the different types of assessments children's services may complete.

I think it would be a good idea to go back to the person who contacted you to ask them what the purpose of the meeting is for and to put this in writing to you.

I hope you find this information helpful. Please do contact us again should you need to. Details below:
- post again here.
- Submit a web enquiry.
- Start a webchat, Monday and Wednesday 2pm-4pm.
- Call our free and confidential advice line on 0808 801 0366, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) 9:30am-3pm.
More information and links to our services can be found on our website FRG.org.uk

Best wishes, Suzie

[Janderson9]

Hi Suzie,

I’m not sure on what assessment as it was a referral made by midwife with a concern about baby’s father but I am no longer with baby fathers or even in contact with him. I consented to the meeting as I feel like it’s the right thing to do and just means I co operating with them but when she done the visit she told me she has no concerns regarding myself or the baby so I’m just guessing this is another part for her to do assessment I’m not entering sure and just getting myself a little anxious

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear Janderson9

Thanks for your further post. I hope your pregnancy is progressing well.

It is good to know that the social worker was clear with you that she has no concerns about you or your ability to care for your baby. I hope that is reassuring for you.

You have cooperated fully including agreeing to the proposed meeting. As you are worried about it, do ask the social worker to explain more clearly what the purpose of the meeting is. She should be able to put your mind at rest. It may be just to discuss your plans for when the baby arrives, to clarify what support you will have and will need and to confirm the current situation in relation to the baby’s father.

The best person to contact is the social worker as they are the person arranging the meeting.

If you have any further queries following this please contact the advice service again via this form or one of the other routes to access advice which you can find here.

Take care.

Best wishes

Suzie

[Janderson9]

I did ask her, and she said it was consentable I felt the right thing to do was to agree it’s just a meeting with her manager and I’m guessing my midwife and GP who she said more than likely wouldn’t turn up and that they wouldn’t be inviting the police as I have no record so I’m guessing it’s just another step I have to do as a referral was put through from my midwife. I’m hoping it’s all good things she didn’t say much to put my mind at rest but I guess if they have no concerns then I shouldn’t stress myself.