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Hi all, Have got Child Protection meeting tomoro morning. So far I have found Social Services lacking in several respects. I have not seen the report yet prior to going in to the meeting. S Services let me down on Monday and I have been working away since then. I am going to pick up the report shortly.
My question is how long before the meeting should I have had the report or is this at the discretion of the local Soc Services. On the searches I have done it suggests a minimum of 2 days. Social Servs are telling me 36 hours. I dont trust them to tell the truth based on previous experience and I am concerned the lack of time does not give me or other parents in a similar situation sufficient time to prepare for the meeting.
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks
My best wishes for tomorrow too
Thanks Anna and Sparklinglime, just trying to put my case together. I think ex and particularly her husband have dug themselves in to a big hole. What I dont want is for them to get out of it. Ex has proved to be Houdini like in the past. Thanks for link Anna. Will ring them tomoro. Person chairing the meeting is supposedly 'independant' and had a very good chat with her tonight - she seems to understand my concerns.
That's sounding good, allcharlie, all the very best for the meeting today.
Bit of a frustrating meeting but all children are now subject to a Child Protection Plan. Bit disappointed about my daughter as I feel she is now safe. Also those making a decision dont know what has gone on in past. I do. I have been the only one out of all those meeting today that has been trying to act in her best interest for last nine years. That said if it satisfies the authorities that she is safe then it is her best interest and that is fine by me. Thanks all for all your support. :-)
I know what you mean...if your daughter is living with you then why is she subject to child protection? But of course they need to take all factors about her life into consideration and that includes her mum and new partner and the other children are in the plan too, you say. To me there is a positive in that the authorities can see that there ARE risks in her life.
Yes u r right - at least risks are now being identified. One thing forgot to mention Social Services are supporting me going for Residency. Again I could do with help on this as cant afford solicitor and not clever/strong enough to cope with this on my own. Any ideas/suggestions??
I'm glad the social services are supporting you.
Hi all charlie
You could have a look at these sites:
Hi Louise, thanks for those. Did try ringing FN Fathers last night but there seemed to be a glitch in their phone system. Will try again later. The McKenzie Friends sound interesting. Have heard of them before but didnt know they had their own website. Take care
Good luck allcharlie 
Hi allcharlie, sorry I don't know the answer to that question, however you could give Family Rights Group a call on 0808 801 0366.
I hope you manage to get through, wishing you the best of luck tomorrow.