Child in care - can we send cards?

[Mamadoodoo]

Hi all, wasn't sure where to post this to get the most traffic. My children's friend who lives on the same road as us has just been put into long term foster care. My children miss him terribly and I'm wondering if there's a way of being able to send birthday/Christmas cards/ letters to him? We obviously don't know where he's been placed which i know is procedure and completely understandable but is there a way of sending the cards through social services maybe? Thanks in advance

I think that’s a lovely idea, but only his social worker would be able to tell you if it’s appropriate in his circumstances. Contact the local social services and leave your number for his social worker to contact you. If it’s appropriate then you can then send them via her.

@ijustneedanamefgs Thankyou so much for your advice. I'm going to do that tomorrow and see what they say. Fingers crossed they allow us as I know it will bring a lot of comfort to my children and I think it would mean a lot to their friend knowing they could still send cards and letters. Thanks again.