[nursie]

for expressing your concerns and frustrations. It is important for all of us to remember that we are in it for the kids and we are in it together.
It is true that as a SW you can only do so much. I found it interesting that some of the SW's that have worked with our family have expressed much of the same thoughts and feelings you have.
I have heard them say , on a termination trial, if the judge doesn't terminate this one I am going to quit. Unfortunately, even when there is a great case against a parent and you(the SW) have worked to help the parent reunify but they have refused to follow your caseplan, YOU still get blamed for not offering or doing enough !!! I have seen it happen. I am living it now and believe me the SW , GAL, and County Attorney are frustrated with the judges poor decision to allow the parent yet another chance.
It must be overwhelming to try to want to do what is best for the kids and not be able to always do what you want to do but unfortunately have to do by law/policy.
Wouldn't it be nice to go in to the hospital and remove a child at birth when you know the parent has used drugs during the PG and the parent already has a child who has been in foster care for a yr but noooooooooooooooo the law won't allow the SW to do that without a positive drug screen in the hospital.
The parents seem to have a lot of rights, what about the kids.

Hang in there, It sounds as if your discontent lies in the fact that you can't do enough but remember, if you can help even one child lead a better life by your involvement, it will have been worth it.

Hugs.