I'm asking for advice about fostering when there has been previous involvement from social services.
This took place over seven years ago.
Our children where put on a very short lived 'children in need plan' .
For our family this was a very horrendous ordeal as this happened out of the blue.
When the plan finished we didnt and haven't heard from social services !
Four years ago we Expressed our interest with a private agency into fostering and we had a initial meeting and check of our property to see if it was suitable.
We were very honest and explained our history to which they didnt seem to be worried the lady said she couldn't see it being a problem .
She explained we would have to just wait and see until all assessments etc where done.
I absolutely appreciate we could of been declined on anything which would of been upsetting but I couldn't deal with being told we couldn't foster because of previous involvement with social services.
I decided not to proceed because of my fears even though I was encouraged to continue the process.
Years later I find myself here ..
What I'm asking is if there is any social workers or experienced foster carers that maybe know of a similar situation. Would it be possible for someone with previous social services involvement to go on to become a foster carer.
Please feel free to be honest .
I'm at a stage where I think i need to know
Is it worth me pursuing something I know I can give so much too or is it better to put my efforts somewhere else.
Thank you x