K (A Child: Therapy), Re [2013] EWHC 3747 (Fam) (19 February 2013)

K (A Child: Therapy), Re [2013] EWHC 3747 (Fam) (19 February 2013)

Therapy for Katie should be provided by Family Futures, as their expertise, national reputation, and prior engagement with Katie represent her best chance for effective treatment, and the Children's Guardian supports this approach.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 3747 (Fam)
Parties
Local Authority: Coventry City Council; Mother: MG; Father: FG; Child: Katie
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Wardship Proceedings / Determination of Therapeutic Provision for Child
Outcome
Therapy for Katie to be provided by Family Futures.
Legal Topics
Wardship, Post Adoption Placement Breakdown, Therapeutic Provision for Children, Care Order Discharge
Family Law Wardship Post Adoption Placement Breakdown Therapeutic Provision for Children Care Order Discharge

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Parties

Coventry City Council

Local Authority

MG

Mother

FG

Father

Katie

Child

Procedural Posture

Wardship Proceedings / Determination of Therapeutic Provision for Child

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Which organisation should provide therapy for Katie: Family Futures or RRS?
  2. 2 Whether the court can direct the local authority regarding therapeutic provision

Ratio Decidendi

Therapy for Katie should be provided by Family Futures, as their expertise, national reputation, and prior engagement with Katie represent her best chance for effective treatment, and the Children's Guardian supports this approach.

Court Disposition

Therapy for Katie to be provided by Family Futures.

Orders

  • Local authority to engage Family Futures for therapeutic provision for Katie.
  • Parents' financial contribution not to be accepted or disclosed until after therapy completion.