I’m not sure I’ve chosen the right title for what I’m asking as it’s complicated. It isn’t my issue, but a good friend has asked for my help because she keeps hitting a brick wall on every turn. It’s a sad situation. So now this is my issue because what I’m told has broken my heart.
My daughter is 50 she has autism but I’ve always been her advocate nothing like this has ever happened to her.
A young autistic girl who Was in care from age 12 due to a family trauma. Now 18, she has full capacity, She Got pregnant by an Older man who is not in her life now.
When baby was born SS said she had to be kept in hospital for three weeks, 3 days after baby birth Social services made application to court to give themselves joint parental rights. She was kept in hospital for 3 weeks while she was assessed around her baby.
The midwife gave her report which says, no issues the young girl was carering for her baby in every way, she said she was capable of looking after her baby. The young girl has no family at all, she is living in a supported living house, has her own tenancy agreement, the SS have taken the baby away and put into foster home.
This young girl is independent can look after herself and her home, she goes out independently. This young girl is distraught, the friend who asked if I had any ideas is herself a professional carer and if she can’t get around this system and get help I’m not sure I can. I’m hoping someone on here may have ideas we can follow up.
Her social worker a male has been witnessed laughing that this girl when she is distraught, he said she has to go into a mother and baby unit, then added but there aren’t any spaces and you could be waiting a very long time.
My carer friend said a mother and baby unit would not be suitable as her time in care has traumatised her so much she doesn’t like living with others that is why she’s in supported living house.
The SW has been reported for his attitude and the way he talks to this young girl but nothing is happening. My friend thinks because the young girl was in care system which was traumatic for her and she has autism that the SS are, I can’t believe I’m saying this, they seem to be doing everything to stop her having her baby back.
She needs support with learning more about being a mom, she doesn’t need punishing apparently the midwife report is being ignored.
i have read and seen in media of other people with learning disabilities having babies and keeping them, does anyone know how they get support?
She does have a solicitor appointed by Local Authorities they have said there are so many cases like this out-there.
The only advice I could give was call Mencap helpline, get a new solicitor and get her an advocate.
Is there anyone who can think of any other route we can go down.
im so sorry this is such a long post.