Hi All,
Just looking for some advice or reassurance even.
I had a phone call on Friday from children’s services saying they had received an anonymous referral about my partner.
It is in relation to his daughter, who he no longer sees. There are claims that he emotionally abused her and once hurt her in a physical way. So there are concerns for the 2 children living in our home.
Also previously last year my daughter was having issues with school so had early help in. It appears she had said some concerning things to the early help worker, about my partner. The social worker that phoned me said really it should have been escalated at the time.
I have recently been seeking help for domestic abuse also. So that is on record.
The social worker that phoned me advised I say nothing to my partner over the weekend and wait until we are allocated a social worker who will contact me next week to arrange a plan and that there will be an assessment done.
Now obviously I am worried, very worried about what's going to happen. First thing runs through my head is will I lose my children as all you hear is horror stories about social services. Secondly I'm worried what's going to happen because as soon as my partner knows, I can't see us being safe when he knows my daughter had made complaints about him. And even that I have seeked help for domestic abuse.
Also finding it very hard knowing how he's made my daughter feel, but having to act normal around him. I understand they have said this way as they want to approach with caution for our safety. But I'm worrying in every way possible.
Has anyone had social service involvement that could give me any indication of what to expect? What does an assessment involve? I know all circumstances are different.