If the family tree was done for the benefit of the child then both sides of the child's birth family would be done. If they do something for the child it is called a life story book or something to give the child an identity. From that family tree members of the family were interviewed about how suitable our family was for the children. We had to have one for Fostering and a much more detailed one for SGOs because I suppose that SGOs are one step away from adoption. I did not think that the family tree was for the child's benefit but for the Social Services to decide about you as potential Special Guardian so that they can put their recommendations to the court. If you look back at my postings you will see I was turned inside out while ss was involved, even to the extent of finding my son that left home 9years prior, I have not seen him since, he had NOTHING to do with this case If the child is being adopted then it is neccesary for the child to know of her/his family, but I shouldnt think you had to tell the backgrounds of every ones life. If you look at most of us, 1 is required by the court, but I would say if the children were staying with you it is the sw that should be doing it. She rushed a quick essay through stating only grandparents, mum and dad, 1 new baby.no one else in the family, aunts or uncles. The day before the final hearing she phoned and asked me to take it to court, I told her its not my responsability as the children were staying with me, it is your job to provide it in court. What a JOKE!!!!!!!NO CHANCE AFTER WJAT THEY PUT ME THROUGH! "Oh well" she said, "im busy, im sure you can do it for me" After two years going through the court for Special Gaurdianship, the social worker declared two weeks prior to the hrearing that she had NOT done a family history,
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