Resources
Families often face confusion about processes, uncertainty about their rights, and anxiety around meetings, decisions, and outcomes (I know we did). Many also struggle with feeling unheard and managing the emotional impact. Our resources are clear, reliable, and grounded in real experiences. They focus on honest information, practical guidance, and compassionate support—helping families feel included, informed, confident, and understood throughout care proceedings.
What types of resources are available?
We provide clear guides, links to other trusted organisations, practical tools like checklists, real-life stories from other families and quick answers to common questions, all in one easy-to-use place.
How can these resources help my family?
These resources aim to provide clarity, reassurance, and guidance so families feel more informed, supported, and confident. They address common challenges such as confusion about processes, uncertainty about rights, and anxiety around meetings, decisions, and outcomes.
Are these resources trustworthy?
Yes, our resources are reliable and grounded in real experiences. We focus on honest information, practical guidance, and compassionate support to ensure families feel informed, confident, and understood throughout care proceedings. We are not legally trained, therefore these resources have been compiled through lived experience.
What if I feel unheard or misunderstood?
Our mission is to empower families to feel less alone, more informed, and better able to face the challenges ahead. Our resources offer emotional support and shared experiences to help you feel heard and understood.
Do you offer support for managing emotional impact?
Many families struggle with the emotional impact of care proceedings. Our resources include real-life stories and information designed to provide compassionate support and help you manage these feelings.
Can I find information about my rights?
Yes, our resources provide clarity on processes and help you understand your rights, so you can feel more confident in meetings and decision-making.
Are there tools to help with practical aspects?
We offer practical tools, such as checklists, to help you navigate the various steps and requirements of care proceedings, making the process less daunting.
How can I access these resources?
All our resources are available right here on this page, organised for easy access. Simply browse through the categories to find the information you need.
Resource Links
Children's Act 1989 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents
- Section 31 – Care and supervision orders
- Section 20 – Voluntary accommodation
- Section 47 – Local authority duty to investigate
Working Together to Safeguard Children - (Assessments)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children
Regional Child Protection Procedures
https://www.proceduresonline.com/
Family Rights Group
Helping families Helping children - Family Rights Group
Barnardos
Home - Barnardos Parental Advocacy
Coram Childrens Legal Centre
Coram Children's Legal Centre - Home
Human Rights Act 1998, Article 8
Social Work England (Concerns regarding fitness to Practice)
Selection of Case law of failures in care proceedings
Re E (A Child) [2025] EWFC 223
Re D [2025] EWCA Civ 1362
Re H-W (Children) [2022] UKSC 17
Re W (A Child) [2025] EWFC 266
Relevant Court Forms
C110A Application for a Care or Supervision Order (LA)
C110A Supplement (Threshold Statement) (LA)
C1A Allegations of Harm
C2 Application Form
C45 Final Care Order
C8 Confidential Contact Details
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