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Lost Baby, Confused At What To Do Next.

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OlgaViolet Thu 08-Feb-18 19:24:31

They are taking my great grand daughter in about two weeks time. I failed the independent assessment. The rather of the baby has come forward, it’s good in away. My question is can they still place the baby in foster care even though the fathers come forward?. How would this change things when it comes to court? Please and thanks.

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kathsue Thu 08-Feb-18 20:04:59

Just because the father has come forward it doesn't mean he will automatically get the child. As Social services and the courts are already involved I'm sure they will work in the best interests of the child to decide who she will live with. So yes they could still place the baby in foster care if they think it's the best place for her.

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OldMeg Thu 08-Feb-18 20:26:16

Are there other family members who might be considered suitable perhaps?

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OlgaViolet Thu 08-Feb-18 23:45:51

No. We’ve all failed sad.

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OldMeg Fri 09-Feb-18 07:31:43

Sorry to hear that.

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OlgaViolet Fri 09-Feb-18 10:17:01

KathSue sorry I’ve only saw your reply. Thank you. You too OldMeg.

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Matriark Fri 09-Feb-18 11:15:17

Presumably they haven’t assessed dad yet? I’m sure they’d jump at that option if he’s suitable. Hope it all works out for you!

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spyder08 Fri 09-Feb-18 11:36:53

Olga...I think Kathsue is right..the father will be assessed as to his suitability and if he "fails" then the child will be placed in foster care with, I would think, adoption a possibility in the future.
That seems to be the way these situations are dealt with. Sorry Olga, I understand that is little comfort to you.flowers

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