10. Placement (Part 1)
10. Placement (Part 1): Moving In This is basically the day the child(ren) move in at the end of the introduction process. I remember being terrified initially, checking on them every 20 mins day and night. It seems ridiculous now when I look back, but any noise or change in breathing pattern and I was there. Placement day is the day the Local Authority are delegating Parental Responsibility (PR) to you. You and the child(ren) will probably all be tired, grumpy and possibly ill too. Local Authorities are often under strict timescales; but I would advise that despite how desperate you are to have your little bundle of joy move in, don’t rush introductions. Don't allow the authority to them place them in December or too close to their birthday. Most Social Workers would not advocate for this anyway but there are various reasons why; Birthdays are significant and will be celebrated throughout the child’s life. You would not want your child to associate their birthd...