Does social services do enough for birth families? Where the family courts are going wrong?Does social services do enough for birth families? Where the family courts are going wrong?
Recovery From It All
Fay-Louise Haldon discusses the shortcomings of family courts and social services in supporting birth families, advocating for better child welfare.
38:40•28 Jul 2021
Family Courts Under Fire: A Mother's Battle for Justice
“The family courts should be asking for evidence of everything that is brought to them but they don't. The fact these courts are closed is intended to protect the child but it's now being used to protect the incompetence of the professionals involved.”
Ever felt the sting of injustice from a system meant to protect? Fay-Louise Haldon knows this feeling all too well. In this gripping episode of 'Recovery From It All', she shares her personal journey through the labyrinth of family courts and social services. Fay-Louise, a mother in recovery, opens up about the harsh realities birth families face when seeking support from these institutions.
She argues that the courts often fail to provide adequate counselling and parenting advice, putting undue pressure on families with unrealistic timelines. The episode sheds light on how closed courtrooms, intended to safeguard children, sometimes end up shielding professional incompetence instead. Fay-Louise’s story is not just a critique but a call to action, urging listeners to advocate for a system that prioritizes the well-being of children and their right to be with their parents.
Her heartfelt narrative is both eye-opening and deeply moving, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by or interested in family justice.
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