SLouTh
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I think everyone understands this, the question is why a long term placement after such a short time in care (comparatively speaking to other cases) when he was taken into care over something relatively minor, (the children were not abused) from a very young mum who had capacity to change (end relationship) and appeared to remain invested in her children (showing up to contact - there are parents that don't bother). What support was provided to BM (a young mum herself being abused) to enable the family to stay together? Housing? Relocation? I have seen my state go to great lengths to assist reunification.
William had been with the Foster Parents for over 2 1/2 years .....and IIRC the decision is often made at the end of a 12 month period.
I do agree that FACS does have some serious questions to answer and some explaining to do!
Long-term or permanent care - these are placements for longer than two years. Long-term or permanent care usually occurs when the child is not expected to return to their family. In some circumstances, carers can apply to become legal guardians of, or adopt children, who have been in their long-term care.
Types of foster care - About foster care | Family & Community Services (nsw.gov.au)
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