[excited2adoptsoon]

I have some concerns with my former fosterchild and her well being. I expressed some concerns about a year ago to a SW that used to be on her case. That SW was very helpful but nothing ended up happening because the bio's weren't caught doing anything wrong.

Well I just learned that the biofamily is now FRIENDS with a county SW...it's the same SW that was working on their case! The bfamily said they became close to him while he was monitoring visits a long time ago. That SW is now inviting them to parties in his homes, etc. I'm really upset at this unprofessionalism.

Does anyone know if that would even be allowed? I know I'm probably overstepping my boundaries but I thinks it's highly likely the bfamily will be in trouble again and have a case opened with social services. I think the bfamily is befriending the SW just to use him for when they get caught in trouble.

Guess I'm just venting.

[Yash]

The family's case is closed now so technically I don't think the CW is doing anything wrong. Hopefully this CW remembers that at the end of the day, he is a mandated court reporter regardless of his relationship with anyone.

Are you still thinking about doing legal guardianship?

[marigold]

I know that when I worked at a social service agency there was a five year rule. Five years needed to pass after you were off their case before you could have any "unprofessional" relationship. However, I know they used this only when they needed to. I worked with kids in a RTC and became an advocate for one child and her bio mom who was doing fantastic. After she was returned, I was invited to their house and recieved cards and phone calls. I cleared it with my supervisor and everything was fine. I do know of a case worker who had a relationship with a bio dad shortly after the case was closed (6m or so) and she lost her job and has it on her record. So even though it is so hard to be out of the loop, maybe they see positives in this family or are being there to support them. I hope this is the case. Good luck with whatever you do, but rember that accusing a cw of unproffesionalism will be a hard sell.

[Sunnyblu]

You never know, it could work out to the benefit of the child. If it is a professional social worker who can draw the line, they make keep a better eye on the family and turn them in if the need arises.

[excited2adoptsoon]

you know what...it's really this SW that makes me angry at the whole thing. I don't trust him. He would always vent about his ex, and how he got in a big car accident, etc...and he was transporting my former fd. I just got a bad vibe.

Yash, I would do legal guardianship in a heartbeat if I was asked. When I first started fostercare I swore I'd never be sucked into legal guardianship. It's crazy how things change. I worry for the well being of this child and have such a strong connection to her. One of her parents is now a fugitive. Former FD is with me a ton right now so I feel ok but I think legal guardianship would even be better. There's no open case and bioparents have not suggested anything yet so guardianship is not even an option right now. Unfortunately I see something bad happening in the future and her being taken away again, in which case I'd fost for sure.