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When I was younger I was put into care.

I have no idea why, as my parents took me back after about 2 years. I have a sister as well but she was never put in care, although she does remember me being taken away. She says she can’t remember why I would have been taken away. I was never an easy child, but only the usual tantrums and screaming fits.
I’ve tried asking them why I was put in care, but they never seem to want to answer me.

Could I get hold of my record file? Or is there any other way I could find this out as I think it’s unlikely they are going to tell me.

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BubbleGum offline Verified User (11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Unknown Location | 4 months ago (2 minutes after post)

i have no idea ! sounds heaps weird tho :S

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An Unknown Location | 4 months ago (22 minutes after post)

I think it depends on the rules of the country you are in. But I do know that in Scotland adults can ask to see records of social workers files. There are usually ‘restricted access’ areas of these files but I am sure they would give you the reasons why.

I think it is a shame if your parents will not give you reasons.

Good luck

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An Unknown Location | 4 months ago (28 minutes after post)

alilow wrote:
I think it depends on the rules of the country you are in. But I do know that in Scotland adults can ask to see records of social workers files. There are usually ‘restricted access’ areas of these files but I am sure they would give you the reasons why.

I think it is a shame if your parents will not give you reasons.

Good luck

I’m in England. I’m not sure of the rules with social workers files though.

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An Unknown Location | 4 months ago (2 hours, 21 minutes after post)

Why don’t you ask them, what’s the worst that could happen? I work in a social work office and know your request will not be unusual.

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An Unknown Location | 4 months ago (2 hours, 22 minutes after post)

My husband is hanging over my shoulder and tells me if there is any problem to see a solicitor (he is one), he has been involved in finding out the truth for people in the past.

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An Unknown Location | 4 months ago (1 day, 3 hours after post)

alilow wrote:
Why don’t you ask them, what’s the worst that could happen? I work in a social work office and know your request will not be unusual.

I’ve tried asking them before but I can never get a straight answer out of them. Would I have to pay to see a solicitor?
Also, I don’t want them to be offended which they might be if I get a solicitor involved.

I’m not sure of what to do now.

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