Moving home…do we have to tell Letterbox or Children’s Services?

[Notanotheronetoday]

We are moving home soon and I wondered if we have to tell Children’s Services? We are 6 years post adoption and very rarely get replies from letterbox.

BP has a violent history and we would rest easier knowing that there could be no slip ups with data etc.

Hey, we moved last year and yes I told letterbox. It was pretty easy - just sent them an email. Although BM has a violent history, and DS was placed out of county with us for that reason, we felt it was important we continued to try. I also didn’t want any potential sensitive letters going to my old address!

Thanks, I hadn’t thought of that! I have set up for any letters to be sent by email and we rarely get anything but you never know.

If you are receiving letters by email I don’t see there is any reason to share your new address with letterbox. I would however, email them once a year to confirm your email address and potentially phone number just in case a letter is received.

remember you only need to share what you feel comfortable with and is in the best interests of your child- and if your whereabouts could potentially cause safety issues it’s best to keep them confidential

I had an agreement with my LA that letters would be sent to them and I would pick them up. I didn't trust the placing LA, who were useless in so many ways. I didn't tell the placing LA when we moved - everything went through my, trusty LA.