I received a letter from Family and Children’s Services today in reply to an email I sent their director a few weeks ago. For the rest of the story, read this! I wanted answers as to why they would call us “untrustworthy” as foster parents and that our “file was closed forever”. In a 2 page response there’s a lot of political double talk and butt covering but in the heart of the letter they explain that we hid our pregnancy from them and they were concerned that we would hide other issues from them too.
The letter states blatant lies from their employees that worked on our case. The home assessment worker actually wrote down that we had “told everyone” about the pregnancy except for them and she actually said that I said this. They are so concerned with my trustworthiness… Ha!
He finishes the letter by saying that he wasn’t aware that we would never be considered as foster parents in the future and that we were free to re-apply if we wish. Then he reminds us of the importance of trust and openness… Ha!
How can I trust that what I say again never gets twisted or misunderstood? What safety net do I have to make sure that they know and tell the truth ever again?
I replied to his letter this morning, thanking him for looking into the matter but to know that I was misquoted, things his workers said were untrue. I don’t know if I’ll hear anything further – I don’t want to get into a spitting contest.
I have let my local MP know about the situation and they said that they would help me if I needed it. This is a publicly funded, Provincial Government run agency – as a voter I have a right to voice my concern… right?!
Absolutely, you have a right to let your voice be heard and I’m glad you told your MP. If you don’t get a response to your rebuttal letter, you should cc everything to the MP and keep them in the loop. March on Shashi!!!
Oh Shash… that’s just awful. I will put that on my prayer list. God bless you.
You and your hubby would be great foster parents!! I’m sorry to hear your having such a difficult time with them still. I will be praying. 🙂
You have the right to be heard and bring understanding into the situation. By cc to the MP you don’t know how many times this same situation has come to their attention. This agency needs shaking up. It is not too long ago that they were in the news for sending kids back home to a parent that then killed them. They most likely were sent home because they don’t have enough foster care homes. God leads your pen to victory.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
You definitely have the right to voice your concern. Not because you are a tax payer, but becuase you were wronged! Big time! That is just no good. It’s hard when you KNOW that people are lying about you and there is really nothing that you can do about it. I am so sorry. It sounds like you got a rotten deal to say the least!
BTW – Thanks for the visit to my blog!!
You definitely have the right to voice your concern. Not because you are a tax payer, but becuase you were wronged! Big time! That is just no good. It’s hard when you KNOW that people are lying about you and there is really nothing that you can do about it. I am so sorry. It sounds like you got a rotten deal to say the least!
BTW – Thanks for the visit to my blog!!
You definitely have the right to voice your concern. Not because you are a tax payer, but becuase you were wronged! Big time! That is just no good. It’s hard when you KNOW that people are lying about you and there is really nothing that you can do about it. I am so sorry. It sounds like you got a rotten deal to say the least!
BTW – Thanks for the visit to my blog!!
WOW!! Sorry. How goofy can I be?
oh, I hate to hear this! You would have made like the best foster parents! The sad thing is that those kids will be put in homes where they are neglected and unloved, while a potential home with willing parents are right there – being denied! It’s not like they have an abundance of foster parents! grrrrr The government just makes you so mad sometimes! People abuse their power!
Are you all banned from ever adopting from another country? I know friends who are adopted from China and places like that where the kids are being left alone all the time. Perhaps that is an option, if nothing else pans out?
May the Lord bless your willing heart! Remember, He has a purpose in this…you’ve just got to find it!
All my love!