K (A Child : Care Order)

K (A Child : Care Order)

The welfare needs of KG and SG are best met by making care orders for them to remain long term with their current foster carers, as this provides stability, security, and accords with their wishes. Placement with birth family or SS is unsuitable due to lack of relationship, insight, and stability. Continued contact with birth family is critical for identity and cultural needs.

Parties
Applicant: A Local Authority; 1st Respondent: SSG; 2nd & 3rd Respondents: KG and SG through their CG
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Care Order / Final Hearing
Outcome
Care orders granted for KG and SG to remain with current foster carers.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare, Placement Decisions, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Parental Responsibility Child Welfare Placement Decisions Contact Arrangements

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Parties

A Local Authority

Applicant

SSG

1st Respondent

KG and SG through their CG

2nd & 3rd Respondents

Procedural Posture

Care Order / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What orders secure the welfare needs of KG and SG?
  2. 2 Should care orders be made for KG and SG to remain with their current foster carers?
  3. 3 Is placement with birth family or SS appropriate?

Ratio Decidendi

The welfare needs of KG and SG are best met by making care orders for them to remain long term with their current foster carers, as this provides stability, security, and accords with their wishes. Placement with birth family or SS is unsuitable due to lack of relationship, insight, and stability. Continued contact with birth family is critical for identity and cultural needs.

Court Disposition

Care orders granted for KG and SG to remain with current foster carers.

Orders

  • Care orders made for KG and SG.
  • Children to remain in long term foster care with current carers.