K (A Child : Care Order) [2017] EWFC 71 (26 July 2017)

K (A Child : Care Order) [2017] EWFC 71 (26 July 2017)

The welfare needs of KG and SG are best met by making care orders with a plan for them to remain in long-term foster care with their current carers. Placement with the mother or SS would not meet their needs due to lack of stability, insufficient relationship, and unresolved concerns about their involvement in the children's illegal entry to the UK. Ongoing contact with the birth family, including the mother and SS, is essential for the children's identity and cultural needs and must be supported.

Citation
[2017] EWFC 71
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 Proceedings (children Act 1989) / Final Hearing
Outcome
Care orders made for both children, endorsing the plan for long-term foster care with current carers.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Welfare of the Child, Parental Responsibility, Long Term Foster Care, Contact With Birth Family, Immigration Status of Children
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Welfare of the Child Parental Responsibility Long Term Foster Care Contact With Birth Family Immigration Status of Children

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Parties

A Local Authority

Applicant

SSG

1st Respondent

KG and SG through their CG

2nd & 3rd Respondents

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings (children Act 1989) / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether care orders should be made for KG and SG
  2. 2 Whether placement with birth family or foster carers best meets the children's welfare needs
  3. 3 Appropriate arrangements for contact with birth family

Ratio Decidendi

The welfare needs of KG and SG are best met by making care orders with a plan for them to remain in long-term foster care with their current carers. Placement with the mother or SS would not meet their needs due to lack of stability, insufficient relationship, and unresolved concerns about their involvement in the children's illegal entry to the UK. Ongoing contact with the birth family, including the mother and SS, is essential for the children's identity and cultural needs and must be supported.

Court Disposition

Care orders made for both children, endorsing the plan for long-term foster care with current carers.

Orders

  • Final care orders for KG and SG
  • Children to remain in long-term foster care with current carers