Don't know how much back story I can give but I'll try. FC dad didn't want child anymore. Mum passed years ago so FC came to stay with us. Straight away SS were involved and we went through all the hopes of making sure we were stable, no convictions. Usual. We already have 3 DC of our own, so FC just slotted in. FC is now 13 and hasn't had any contact with dad for over 7 months. Us & dad were on good terms until he terminated all contact with FC. Now no one talks (can't go into to much, very unique story and know dad's gf uses this site! Awkward!)
We asked SS about payments for FC. SS claim that because we are private we cannot ask for any money or any help (why they are still involved I don't know! They bring nothing to us except flying visits & a meeting every 6 weeks!)
We struggled when we first got FC as paying for clothes (came with nothing!) trainers etc all the essentials cost a lot! Plus new bed, bedding .....
Obviously I didn't look into being a Foster Carer/Parent as we were going to do a Court order for a next of kin (can't remember the name sorry!) FC is on a CIN with SS which they state is to be there for FC and stuff, but again only see FC every 6 weeks for all of an hour.
They say to not go to court for a proper residential order as it's best to just stay with them.
Can't get any payment of dad for FC (working full time job, earning a decent amount) and we do struggle as FC is a teen so prices go up.
I have no idea what we are doing, who has PR, what our path is from here etc. Help?
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paperchase0verdone · 01/08/2016 16:46
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