Children returning home from care
Where the decision is made for a child or young person to return home from care a social work assessment will be undertaken as part of the care planning process. We will always work towards successful reunification for children through the following steps:
- assessment of risk and protective factors
- robust decision making around potential plan for reunification
- views of parents and their network, voice of the child, goal-setting, support plans and safety planning
- planning for reunification and returning home
- ongoing support to maintain a successful transition
The Independent Reviewing Officer will be notified of the outcome of the assessment in relation to the above and a review will be convened to consider the plan.