This social worker is heaven sent, she is so amazing with these kids and trying to hug and comfort Lauren. Truly she cares for the kids, they are not just work or another case for her.
A lot of the feelings those kids went through getting adopted is so relatable. I was adopted at 7 years old and it was a huge mix of emotions. Fear, elation, anxiety, and sadness for leaving my foster parents. Don’t remember a ton of the details now, but I do know I cried a lot. That first night my twin sister, my parents, and I all curled up in the bed together. From the first day I felt so much love I had never experienced before.I’m super grateful. I have the best parents ever.
They need to make more episodes of this program. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it😁very heartwarming and all social workers should be like those on here! So unfortunate there aren't more authentic genuine people like both the social workers, foster parents and adoptive parents! This world would be a much better place but especially for the children
i know im randomly asking but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any help you can give me!
@@dillonorlando7710 I wish I could help. If not for my daughter's n grandsons I'd be lost on the technology we have now. Specially my youngest daughter whose now 28 I wouldn't even have known how to set up anything on my phone! Lol. I hope someone can help🙂
There is a similar program on dailymotion called protecting our children. There are a couple of episodes. If you enjoyed this documentary you will like that one.
This show has got me in tears. I can’t imagine being that young and having to say goodbye to your mom for the last time. That seems so traumatic, and then all the stress and uncertainty of waiting for somebody to adopt you.
We adopted 3 kids from foster care in 2006, at that time they were 7, 3 and 2. We also had a bio kid who was 13. It was not all sunshine and rainbows, but they are the best thing ever and we cannot imagine life without them. Now I just want to know how I get the adults to move out. I was told we make it too comfortable.
The adoptive parents are all amazing!! I love both sets and the way the adoptive parents of Lauren and Liam did everything they could to assure the children made me cry. I cannot imagine being on either side. So emotional watching this. I cannot leave out the foster parents of Lauren and Liam too. They both are amazing! The family adopting destiny also made me cry. I’m just happy for all of them and esp the children!!
I watched the first half of this program, and I hope that somebody at Social Services keeps an eye on Emily and tries to help her get away from Matthew. She’s almost a child herself, and needs someone to help her get housing, get back in school (mature student) and get her life back on track, before she lands pregnant again, or before he takes his uncontrolled anger out on her. She is super vulnerable and is between a rock and a hard place, and she remains with very angry, controlling guy, who has his own mental health issues, because she has nowhere else to go. Very sad. Also…if you are on Child #3 being removed and put into care, your Benefits should be frozen til you get a Vasectomy or your tubes tied. Seriously…this is just a ridiculous situation. There are stricter laws around Pet reproduction than there are for neglectful/ abusive “parents”.
I wish Emily could see another woman her age raising a baby...it was like she was told that she was too young and believed it... but if already in the position, pregnant, but away from the awful foul mouthed father of her child, she could totally have raised that child. Say, jn a domestic abuse home with other mothers, she might have seriously thrived. Hard for her to imagine success when he provides the home and income but just open her eyes to a situation where her and the daughter have somewhere to stay and food without depending on him and she could keep the kid and maybe find a decent man...if not just some self confidence. A shame, at least the baby will be cared for and loved but also nothing stopping their next baby from going down the same path.. really too bad if they deem the man unsuitable to father that there isn't at least a temporary measure to stop his spread of things until some day when he can solidly prove otherwise. Wouldn't that be a brilliant fix. I say temporary because ppl over time really can get it together or in case the courts had a revision...but otherwise if they do something as serious as take a kid away they should be able to stop it from happening again so soon...offer them a reward for going to therapy and taking birth control...something to ease the burden of the child welfare system with known problem parents. One of the most profound parts is when the mom adopting the third baby talks about the bio-mom just getting pregnant more and not being able to keep up with adoptions perhaps every year...that bio mom having given birth 3 years in a row already. Imagine that thought as an adopting mom! Worrying what to do if they call again in 10 months.. with the Dad concerned about telling his kids they said no to another adoption. Ugh. Would hope if another couple adopted the 4th and beyond that child welfare could keep the kids all in touch through the adoptive parents but I bet that is not likely.
I agree! A lot of times you have to take parenting classes or training before adopting and fostering. Should be a thing in school where they bring a bunch of babies in and have teens care for them overnight (monitored of course) lol would work as birth control I assure you!
Watching Lauren and Liam going through the process of getting to know their new family, it’s clear that it would make it so much easier on both but especially Lauren being older and feeling the pressure more, that the siblings are going to be together!
I love the happy stories in this documentary. As a solo foster Mum and a primary school teacher I have to say that the social worker is one in a million.
Unfortunately in America that's often true. The foster system is often not a better outcome for the children in the long term then if they had just been left in the home. Yes there's wonderful foster parents (like you) and wonderful social workers but it's not the norm here 😢
Liam and Lauren's foster parents are exceptional. Lauren is clearly a gifted and sensitive child who could have developed some serious behaviors trying to cope with everything in her life. Instead, she is articulate, self-aware, able to connect, and sensitive to others.
I'm becoming a social worker in Germany and it's very different here. Reunion with the family always has to be kept open as an option, even if it never comes to that. Destiny's parents may not have been fit for parenting, but they didn't deserve to never see their child again.
We need more social workers like this wonderful lady and more families and people who will open their homes to the many children needing a safe loving home.
I’m in my last semester studying Social Work and, admittedly, after years of studying/ absorbing some of the bleakest topics, I sometimes feel spent. It’s hard not to feel emotionally burnt out and, as I come closer to graduation, I wondered if I’d made the right choice. I’m so glad I stumbled on this series when I did. This social worker has really reignited that fire that led me to Social Work in the first place. Even when it didn’t look like she’d be able to find a home for Lauren and Liam, her perseverance was incredible. It’s wonderful to see that the success isn’t in whether or not you find a placement, but in all the work in between. Lauren benefited from the social worker’s dedication and kindness, even if it didn’t result in an adoption. It’s valuable for children to see someone’s on their side and will fight their corner.
The adoptive mother is right when she says that the mother of her now 3 adopted children will probably have more children, and its a shame because these 2 people are not capable of taking care of themselves, but they keep having babies like its a hobby or something that the system has to scramble to find placement for. Its awful.
And yet here in America we are now forcing this to be a even worse situation by having abortion under attack and overturned. We have the states that are the poorest, have the most broken education and children's services systems and they are the ones that are putting total bans on abortion. This only hurts the children.
I’m glad to know records include photos, excerpts about the bio parents, so the child will have that. Everybody needs to know where they came from and what the circumstances were.
@@carecc7191 if a child has a family that wants them then how on earth is it in their best interest to take them away from that family. people have their struggles and some need more support than others. how about we support them so they can be the best parents for their kids.
i was put in foster care when i was born and was adopted by my foster mother son after she died. i was a year and a half. my foster mom was amazing but my adoptive family was abusive and i always wondered what if would be like if my biological mother kept me (like she did for the three kids she had before me), or if some other family adopted me instead...
Ur not alone i was in so called care from 12 to 17yrs i took off 3 weeks b4 my bday so my grandma wouldn't be harboring a runaway and i was abused so many ways im 39 now and still have issues
Oh sweetheart, I don’t know how it feels to be adopted. But I do know how it feels to be abused (physically and mentally) throughout your whole childhood. It never goes away does it?! I’m 49 and for some reason this last year has been the hardest one since I was in my 20’s?!?! Please don’t do like I did and try to blame yourself. This kind of abuse of a child, is deep seated issues with the person that is abusing the child. They are so miserable with who they are and their life that they take it out on someone who can’t fight back. I was so tiny from neglect that when I started kindergarten at 7, I wore a size 2 toddler in clothing. Yeah, where was social services then LOL?! Sorry to ramble. Take care of yourself sweetheart. You are worth it💜
That happened to some dear friends of ours. They opened their hearts to adopt an unwanted child and they were never told the baby had a huge hole in his brain. Of course they knew (the agency). The child never spoke and is still in a wheelchair. They should have been made aware as they had their own children to consider.
I agree, I was removed from my parents at 18 mts old, I’ve always had health issues, breathing issues, heart issues, my first fight with cancer at 9, again at 22, again at 43, 45, 51. I was a candidate because of the many cancer types I’ve had to have my DNA mapped. They found I have Lynch Syndrome, knowing this before I was 9 could have saved mea lot of pain, surgeries, and fear.
I was contacted when my child would have been 31. His partner contacted me to get health information from the last 30 years for their child’s well-being. What was true when I was 17 is a drop in the bucket vs what we know today. And I found out my son committed suicide at 23. I now have contact with a woman I call my daughter in law, I have two grandchildren and one more on the way. And my grandchild has the tools she needs to know about the health background as she grows older. And her mother knows some things to looks for. Including what happened to Ryan that lead to his death.
@8:20'ish time mark she tells about the way the girl cried when she figured that was her last visit w her mom. That cry she speaks of...that's a cry u never forget if u have witnessed it. My niece would stand by the kitchen window and wait all day long for her mother to show up for their visit. Mom never showed or called by bedtime. I would literally have to pull my nieces lil hands off the window sill and carry her to bed. The chaulk around the window is wear her fingers grasped....I knew this bcuz the chaulk had her tiny finger indentations in it from her holding onto the window sill while I tried prying them off. The cry the woman mentions....its a different cry than any other cry I've ever heard. That stuff took my nieces happiness out of her childhood...she's never known a mother
My Aunt took me in the night my dad killed my mom in front of me. Aunt's do not get enough credit!!! I would've been a ward of the state without my aunt Linda. You're more than a aunt you're the mom she never knew but needed. You held her tiny hands and comforted her. You're an angel.
Can’t believe Destiny’s parents have had 2 boys taken away from them for neglect ….. why do they keep having children if not mature and responsible enough to take care of them?These situations are heartbreaking 💔 wish these children a bright and happy future with their new families. Lauren is such a beautiful little girl and in need of a loving family just like her little brother Liam . ♥️
I want to be the social worker who's only job is to tell prospective parents they've been approved and matched. Gosh can you just imagine how the commute home would feel after having your spirit filled with so much happiness. Of course they've got to deal with heartbreaking situations too but I'm glad to see how much joy their successes bring them bc they are well earned.
Wouldn’t that be something? I can’t get enough of videos of kids finally being adopted in court or step parents being given adoption papers from their kids. My friend works at a house which serves as a neutral place where kids are united with families (either adoptive or being returned to their parents after time in care). It’s 99% heartbreak, 1% joy unfortunately, but it must be a well needed hiatus from sadness when it all goes well.
I think it should move people the push for better SexEd in schools. Kids these days are more clueless then we were 20 years ago, they are becoming active at a younger age when most parents haven’t yet opened the subject. The answer to “we have more children then even for adoption” shouldn’t be “adopt more”…
The UK says they don't know why there has been such an increase in the last 5years and don't know why, but I see a lot of repeat parents and a lot of teen parents. From what I have seen they aren't doing enough for the parents and not helping them get the help or even given the help. In the UK it seems they take the child, have the parents do assessments and then tell them to do stuff but don't give them the resources! Most of these parents look like they don't have resources to begin with, so how are they going to do the things they need too and from the first episode it doesn't look like they even give the parents time to complete anything. I have watched a few episodes and can see why they are having this issue! Maybe they should watch the show! But did love seeing these kids at least got adopted! There are many kids that just get stuck in the foster care for the rest of their lives and that's 😢 and why don't they adopt children out after 8, that's another issue in it's self!
This angers me. What is against parents who want to keeping contact with the child and having visits, under supervision if necessary? A child should have the right to know where it came from, even if it isn't pretty. The parent should also have the chance to improve themselves and their situation, at least in most cases. Parents could be encouraged to give their consent for permanent adoption, that is a different situation. But these videos of 'the last hour they are ever allowed to see their child', are more than disturbing. It's time the UK looked at how other countries arrange things these days. This is so 1950's in approach.
I would love to adopt an older child or siblings. It breaks my heart every time I watch a video, as I could never have any of my own. But I'm so so excited for these three children! Not only have they a new mommy and daddy, but they all now have siblings...Destiny with her REAL brothers and little Liam and his big sister now have even bigger siblings to play with and learn from. But then I feel heartbroken again because I'm aged 64 (65 by this June) and I live in America. I am looking for a teen that needs a mom. There's no dad here. Ive been single all my life. My days to adopt have gone by. No one wants an old lady to call mom.
You would be surprised. Many people just need someone anyone who cares for them. Reach out and see what you can do. Even if you can’t adopt being a foster mom can changes lives.
Please don't think your age is a barrier, please reach out to your local DHS, you have love in your heart and that's all that matters. My dad was 60 years old when I was born.
You are not too old! I am 71 and now have permanent kinship care of a 14 year old boy and 11 year old twin boys. All they need is love, security and someone they can count on. We get on great!
I can empathize with you because I am older also and would love to be an adoptive parent but I am single, don't drive, live in an apartment and am not well off financially. On the plus side, I have two undergraduate degrees in social work, several certifications, have been through childhood trauma and had therapy to deal with it, have a decent set of values, have experience in childcare both privately and in church nurseries, and would love to give a child or teen a home, guidance and my heart!
There's a lot of women getting babies in their 40's, so why would you be too old? I think a teen with an troubled life would appreciate an older person, who's calm and has a lot of knowledge about life. You can do this, Jen, really!
@@toniadyce6523 Your sunshine/lollipop vision of the world is a complete LIE. Some people change, others choose to stay on a selfish, destructive path, making themselves a menace to society and recklessly breeding like alley cats. The Biblical verse you quoted with misspellings, is the most misinterpreted of lines in Scripture. It really means: "condemn not, lest ye be condemned". Sane, reasonable, decent people are called to JUDGE their own actions and make necessary corrections while admitting error and/or SIN. People with your mindset don't help at all; your delusions actually feed a poisonous worldview of "it's everybody's fault but mine."
I agree. I was only 2 1/2 weeks old when my Dad was killed. Some people don’t understand, but I have always felt that hole in my heart. My entire life I have felt like I was missing the most important relationship I could ever have had. I’m not afraid to die because I am so ready to be with him. My stepdad beat me my whole childhood and verbally abused me as well. I hope and pray that he has to answer to my real Dad.
@@stephanieann8115 yr stepdad will have the judgement of the Almighty, which trust me will be worse, but I'm sure yr dad will want some words with him too. Better than all that, yr dad will be waiting for you, to love you like a dad should love you!
The UK is one of the very last countries in the world to practise forced adoption. There are perfectly acceptable alternatives, such as long term fostering.
It's the complicated and bureaucratic process is what causing these kids to be stuck in the adoption pipeline for so long..... if a family is healthy, no criminal records, has sufficient, stable employment, drug-free, etc, they should be able to adopt the kids quickly..... the prolong process reduces the children's chance of finding a permanent forever family.. the older the children, the less chance they'llbe adopted... by the time these children reach 3rd grade or age 8, their chance of being adopted is very slim to zero.....
I have a two year old daughter and my husband and I have been discussing adoption vs. having another one. It’s not that I wouldn’t want an older child, it’s that I wouldn’t want an older child until I’ve learned how to care for an older child. I know I didn’t exactly know what I was doing with my daughter until I had her but it’s a process and kind of learning as you go instead of one day just having a toddler for example. I have no idea how to care for say a 5 or a 7 year old child. I wonder if that’s why a lot of adoptive parents don’t feel as comfortable with children who are older than say toddler aged.
If they truly wanted to keep thier kids they will do what they have to do 3 kids taken ridiculous they need to get their act together ..it's best for the kid
Even if u adopted newborn baby it can still cost trauma which is why corrupt system needs to be changed to try n keep families together as along as it's safe to do so
Often the children, as she said, deside they will not detach with you. It is called RAD. Know adoptees that have had to go through this but sending them back to Romainia is no option. Lots of couseling.
I’m sorry, but this seems SO wrong!!! Instead of removing children/babies from the family/parents, social services should attempt to find support for moms and dads who have no experience in parenting (encourage grandmas, grandpas, friends and other family)to assist.
I am only 30mins into this episode but just had to mention that I think the social worker should have addressed Lauren's concern of not being liked, rather than saying that she will be liked and that there's nothing to be scared of. Of course there is something (many things) to be scared of, and I feel that an opportunity was missed here for Lauren to 'feel the fear and do it/try it anyway'. I think it would have been beneficial to Lauren to know that if she tried it and then really did not like her new home, she return to her old home, etc., if applicable (not sure that you can 'undo' an adoption, but surely there must be something that gives the child power to have their voice heard and wants respected?).
she's still a kid so I don't think she can grasp that thinking, yet, and she really wanted to get adopted by a loving family and that woman(social worker) maybe didn't think it that much and just wanted to reassure/comfort her. tho, you do have a point
She’s a kid it’s not a therapy session you don’t tell children their parents might not like them so you wouldn’t tell an adoptive or foster child that their parents might not like them. Of course bio parents sometimes go through periods of not liking their children even though they love them but you don’t tell a little child that and she said the perfect thing that parents love you they don’t just like or not like you love is more than like I think every parent can relate to loving their child but not always liking them. I think it’s cruel that you would think making this child who already was rejected by her bio parents and had to leave foster parents should have the responsibility and ability to consider that her new parents might not like her ie might reject her that would do far far more damage and cause trauma this therapist type response of yours is totally inappropriate in this situation. Just because she’s an adoptive or foster child does not mean she should have to worry about these adult things if anything she needs to be reassured even more than children who haven’t already been rejected and out in the care system
Adoption is too hard!!??.. Yet so many children are in Foster care. Imagine waiting for 3 years!!!!!!!.. This only affects the overwhelming number of children in Foster care
I want to see more shows like this. I think its disgusting that they adopt them out when their parents could get them back. However, I think perhaps it's better that they get adopted instead of bouncing around the foster care system. I'd love to foster as my children are teens and adult teen now. I couldn't Imagine my children not being in my care. Thankfully my hubby and i have never had social services involved in our lives. We don't smoke, never do drugs and rarely drink alcohol. Its heartbreaking for all involved
It's unfortunate that many birth parents make choices that get them taken. Birth families are given so many opportunities to work at getting their children back but sadly their past trauma, neglect, drugs, etc have too strong a hold on them and they just can't safely care for their children. It really is heartbreaking. I'm glad that there are families that can take the children and love them.
Britain is very bad with their adoptions. I know of one single mum who had her baby taken off her because her boyfriend did drugs. Child was placed with older couple who drank, swore and partied but pretended to be perfect in front of CPS and used to take the child's pacifier away when he had visits with his mom and let him go thirsty so it appeared he was unhappy with her.
Yep just how it is i was on care and they acted so perfect and proud that they took u in like they did u a favor😤 the sad part is the bad ones get in to live off the kids and are just so abusive and scare u in 2 not telling on them cuz there right there listening to everthing u say then u say something and u get called a lier and u now have behavioral problems
Not alot different here in Auz. Neighbours kid was remove cos of school refusal issue (where they were being physically "bullied" daily) and patemt was accused of educational neglect. In the foster home all that was required waa for carer to request three times then write in log the child wouldn't attend. UTTER BS - such total hypocrisy 🤨🤨
Not really. We adopted our son before his first bday and he has no memory of the foster parents who had him. He is 37 now and is so close to my husband who is his best friend except for his wife.
What? Three years to OK an adoption? Did I hear rights? Do the parents have the final say about the adoption? I’m glad for the foster parents and the baby that the future looks bright!
So that first baby, Destiny, was taken into care due to neglect. Honestly her parents seemed to love her immensely and to be so nice to her. What is neglect exactly?
Loving a child isn’t enough sometimes parents fail to feed their kids or consume alcohol and become completely incapacitated to look after there kids a lot of these birth parents love their kids but just don’t have the means to look after them neglect isn’t just about love it’s a whole range of things
Loving your child has nothing to do with being able to care of them. I love my dad and I know my dad would die for me but he has been homeless, had problems with substance abuse, and is mentally disabled. I didn't understand when I was a kid but as much I loved him and wanted to live with him back then it's SOOOO much better that I didn't.
No, they didn’t neglect HER. They were accused of neglecting her older siblings. Destiny was taken before they had a chance to bond with her or even really get to know her. This is one of the main reasons I HATE foster care.
When the little girl was expressing fears about not liking or being liked by her adoptive parents, it would have been better to validate her fear and tell her that if that happens she would be supported while the problem was worked through. Telling her not to worry and that she would love the new parents, house etc invalidates her feelings. The foster parents are wonderful, but in the car Lauren was trying to say she was sad and it was such an opportunity to acknowledge her feelings
How much of a stuff up do You have to be to get Your Children taken off You! I was a Mum at 16y/o and never found it hard to put him first, he's 23 now and I still do lol.
Two other kids were taken away due to neglect, but they decided to have another one just for it, to be taken away? I can't believe how selfish people are! It's obvious that they take drugs, therefore why bring kids into the world if you can't look after yourself?
In UK it was Tony Blair who decided to give sw bonus for each kid they get adopted n it's easier to get kids adopted who come from loving caring parents
Question how long between being taken into care to adoption? Do biological parents ever get custody back? I am asking because the video makes it look like once in the system it's straight to adoption this may not be the case
It is Britain takes kids for the littlest reason! There is another show on you tube that explains this! They have more children in adoption than any other country! There have been horror stories for some of these children! Including adoptive parents killing the child they adopt
It's case dependant. There is no set time frame, depending on the issues parents have. Parents can get their children back however if it has been assessed the changes will take too long (such as over 12 months for example) or the parents aren't doing anything to safeguard the children then the child be permanently removed (adopted or long-term fostered). The first episode of this documentary explains what social workers do to keep families together and when the decisions are made about where the children go. This episode focuses on the adoptive process after the decision has been made that the child will be permanently removed.
@@cannybairn969 u must of been watching a different episode? Wot i witnessed was boys parents been required to attend a specific type of counselling they couldn't locate and ZERO assistance given by Social Services to make that happen.
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This social worker is heaven sent, she is so amazing with these kids and trying to hug and comfort Lauren. Truly she cares for the kids, they are not just work or another case for her.
A lot of the feelings those kids went through getting adopted is so relatable. I was adopted at 7 years old and it was a huge mix of emotions. Fear, elation, anxiety, and sadness for leaving my foster parents. Don’t remember a ton of the details now, but I do know I cried a lot. That first night my twin sister, my parents, and I all curled up in the bed together. From the first day I felt so much love I had never experienced before.I’m super grateful. I have the best parents ever.
And Eli you deserve a joyous life. ❤
This is such a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing it.❤🙏
How sweet are Lauren and Liam's faces when they watched the DVD from their new family.
Love that Lauren an Liam have found their forever home ❣️
the couple who adopted the baby are so lovely, i hope she's living the happiest life
wow! What a compassionate social worker, so much love for the children!
I absolutely love that they made a book and dvd introduction for the children!
"They don't jut like you, they love you." Bought tears to my eyes when she said that to Lauren.
They need to make more episodes of this program. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it😁very heartwarming and all social workers should be like those on here! So unfortunate there aren't more authentic genuine people like both the social workers, foster parents and adoptive parents! This world would be a much better place but especially for the children
i know im randomly asking but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account?
I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any help you can give me!
@@dillonorlando7710 I wish I could help. If not for my daughter's n grandsons I'd be lost on the technology we have now. Specially my youngest daughter whose now 28 I wouldn't even have known how to set up anything on my phone! Lol. I hope someone can help🙂
There is a similar program on dailymotion called protecting our children. There are a couple of episodes. If you enjoyed this documentary you will like that one.
Jennifer make more? So u Can judge all these moms and kids? SHAME ON U
@@petitehippie7064 thanks. I'll check it out
This show has got me in tears. I can’t imagine being that young and having to say goodbye to your mom for the last time. That seems so traumatic, and then all the stress and uncertainty of waiting for somebody to adopt you.
We adopted 3 kids from foster care in 2006, at that time they were 7, 3 and 2. We also had a bio kid who was 13. It was not all sunshine and rainbows, but they are the best thing ever and we cannot imagine life without them. Now I just want to know how I get the adults to move out. I was told we make it too comfortable.
Haha in this economy that's hard. I've got three generations in my house.
The adoptive parents are all amazing!! I love both sets and the way the adoptive parents of Lauren and Liam did everything they could to assure the children made me cry. I cannot imagine being on either side. So emotional watching this. I cannot leave out the foster parents of Lauren and Liam too. They both are amazing! The family adopting destiny also made me cry. I’m just happy for all of them and esp the children!!
I watched the first half of this program, and I hope that somebody at Social Services keeps an eye on Emily and tries to help her get away from Matthew. She’s almost a child herself, and needs someone to help her get housing, get back in school (mature student) and get her life back on track, before she lands pregnant again, or before he takes his uncontrolled anger out on her. She is super vulnerable and is between a rock and a hard place, and she remains with very angry, controlling guy, who has his own mental health issues, because she has nowhere else to go. Very sad.
Also…if you are on Child #3 being removed and put into care, your Benefits should be frozen til you get a Vasectomy or your tubes tied. Seriously…this is just a ridiculous situation. There are stricter laws around Pet reproduction than there are for neglectful/ abusive “parents”.
I wish Emily could see another woman her age raising a baby...it was like she was told that she was too young and believed it... but if already in the position, pregnant, but away from the awful foul mouthed father of her child, she could totally have raised that child. Say, jn a domestic abuse home with other mothers, she might have seriously thrived. Hard for her to imagine success when he provides the home and income but just open her eyes to a situation where her and the daughter have somewhere to stay and food without depending on him and she could keep the kid and maybe find a decent man...if not just some self confidence. A shame, at least the baby will be cared for and loved but also nothing stopping their next baby from going down the same path.. really too bad if they deem the man unsuitable to father that there isn't at least a temporary measure to stop his spread of things until some day when he can solidly prove otherwise. Wouldn't that be a brilliant fix. I say temporary because ppl over time really can get it together or in case the courts had a revision...but otherwise if they do something as serious as take a kid away they should be able to stop it from happening again so soon...offer them a reward for going to therapy and taking birth control...something to ease the burden of the child welfare system with known problem parents.
One of the most profound parts is when the mom adopting the third baby talks about the bio-mom just getting pregnant more and not being able to keep up with adoptions perhaps every year...that bio mom having given birth 3 years in a row already. Imagine that thought as an adopting mom! Worrying what to do if they call again in 10 months.. with the Dad concerned about telling his kids they said no to another adoption. Ugh. Would hope if another couple adopted the 4th and beyond that child welfare could keep the kids all in touch through the adoptive parents but I bet that is not likely.
@@PurdueAlum01 agreed , she could have become a great mom if she had support
If she's too young to have a baby then Matthew should be in jail.
This series is quite old so I tried looking for updates on Emily but couldn’t find anything. I dearly hope things improved for her.
I agree! A lot of times you have to take parenting classes or training before adopting and fostering. Should be a thing in school where they bring a bunch of babies in and have teens care for them overnight (monitored of course) lol would work as birth control I assure you!
Watching Lauren and Liam going through the process of getting to know their new family, it’s clear that it would make it so much easier on both but especially Lauren being older and feeling the pressure more, that the siblings are going to be together!
I love the happy stories in this documentary. As a solo foster Mum and a primary school teacher I have to say that the social worker is one in a million.
New bug
@@crystalmaxim I'm not sure what 'new bug' means. Can you please explain it to me?
Unfortunately in America that's often true. The foster system is often not a better outcome for the children in the long term then if they had just been left in the home. Yes there's wonderful foster parents (like you) and wonderful social workers but it's not the norm here 😢
Lauren and Liam broke my heart, I pray they are so happy ❤️
All these precious babies I hope they all end up in happy protective forever home❤️
Liam and Lauren's foster parents are exceptional. Lauren is clearly a gifted and sensitive child who could have developed some serious behaviors trying to cope with everything in her life. Instead, she is articulate, self-aware, able to connect, and sensitive to others.
Wow!! These people are amazing! I would never want to start over with little kids! The world needs more people who are this loving and motivated!
I'm becoming a social worker in Germany and it's very different here. Reunion with the family always has to be kept open as an option, even if it never comes to that.
Destiny's parents may not have been fit for parenting, but they didn't deserve to never see their child again.
We need more social workers like this wonderful lady and more families and people who will open their homes to the many children needing a safe loving home.
It's so sad that 1couples joy is another person's pain. Not to forget the sweet children stuck in the middle.
i cried and cried watching this, such a beautiful story. My husband and I hope to adopt one day too
I’m in my last semester studying Social Work and, admittedly, after years of studying/ absorbing some of the bleakest topics, I sometimes feel spent. It’s hard not to feel emotionally burnt out and, as I come closer to graduation, I wondered if I’d made the right choice. I’m so glad I stumbled on this series when I did. This social worker has really reignited that fire that led me to Social Work in the first place. Even when it didn’t look like she’d be able to find a home for Lauren and Liam, her perseverance was incredible. It’s wonderful to see that the success isn’t in whether or not you find a placement, but in all the work in between. Lauren benefited from the social worker’s dedication and kindness, even if it didn’t result in an adoption. It’s valuable for children to see someone’s on their side and will fight their corner.
The adoptive mother is right when she says that the mother of her now 3 adopted children will probably have more children, and its a shame because these 2 people are not capable of taking care of themselves, but they keep having babies like its a hobby or something that the system has to scramble to find placement for. Its awful.
And yet here in America we are now forcing this to be a even worse situation by having abortion under attack and overturned. We have the states that are the poorest, have the most broken education and children's services systems and they are the ones that are putting total bans on abortion. This only hurts the children.
"You have no control over it, you just fall each time their in your arms " how I feel with children tears
Makes me want to get them all. 😔❤️
These families that adopt kids are sent from heaven!
I don't think I could foster without adopting a child.
then don't do it
Id love to see a follow up of these kiddies a few years down the track
Id love an update on Liam and Lauren.
Oh I just want to hug that sweet little Lauren.
I’m glad to know records include photos, excerpts about the bio parents, so the child will have that. Everybody needs to know where they came from and what the circumstances were.
I wish the US would put this much time and effort into our foster care system.
Rooting for all parents to get back close with their children. Love your children please.
Sure, drug addicts/alcoholics/deviants/deadbeats make such great parents, don't they?
@@carecc7191 if a child has a family that wants them then how on earth is it in their best interest to take them away from that family. people have their struggles and some need more support than others. how about we support them so they can be the best parents for their kids.
i was put in foster care when i was born and was adopted by my foster mother son after she died. i was a year and a half. my foster mom was amazing but my adoptive family was abusive and i always wondered what if would be like if my biological mother kept me (like she did for the three kids she had before me), or if some other family adopted me instead...
Ur not alone i was in so called care from 12 to 17yrs i took off 3 weeks b4 my bday so my grandma wouldn't be harboring a runaway and i was abused so many ways im 39 now and still have issues
Oh sweetheart, I don’t know how it feels to be adopted. But I do know how it feels to be abused (physically and mentally) throughout your whole childhood. It never goes away does it?! I’m 49 and for some reason this last year has been the hardest one since I was in my 20’s?!?! Please don’t do like I did and try to blame yourself. This kind of abuse of a child, is deep seated issues with the person that is abusing the child. They are so miserable with who they are and their life that they take it out on someone who can’t fight back. I was so tiny from neglect that when I started kindergarten at 7, I wore a size 2 toddler in clothing. Yeah, where was social services then LOL?! Sorry to ramble. Take care of yourself sweetheart. You are worth it💜
It broke my heart the Lauren and Liam couldn’t stay and be adopted by their foster parents
As long as you make sure that kid knows it’s medical background as an adoptee it’s important and I feel bad for adoptees that are lied to
That happened to some dear friends of ours. They opened their hearts to adopt an unwanted child and they were never told the baby had a huge hole in his brain. Of course they knew (the agency). The child never spoke and is still in a wheelchair. They should have been made aware as they had their own children to consider.
I agree, I was removed from my parents at 18 mts old, I’ve always had health issues, breathing issues, heart issues, my first fight with cancer at 9, again at 22, again at 43, 45, 51. I was a candidate because of the many cancer types I’ve had to have my DNA mapped. They found I have Lynch Syndrome, knowing this before I was 9 could have saved mea lot of pain, surgeries, and fear.
I was contacted when my child would have been 31. His partner contacted me to get health information from the last 30 years for their child’s well-being. What was true when I was 17 is a drop in the bucket vs what we know today. And I found out my son committed suicide at 23. I now have contact with a woman I call my daughter in law, I have two grandchildren and one more on the way. And my grandchild has the tools she needs to know about the health background as she grows older. And her mother knows some things to looks for. Including what happened to Ryan that lead to his death.
@8:20'ish time mark she tells about the way the girl cried when she figured that was her last visit w her mom. That cry she speaks of...that's a cry u never forget if u have witnessed it. My niece would stand by the kitchen window and wait all day long for her mother to show up for their visit. Mom never showed or called by bedtime. I would literally have to pull my nieces lil hands off the window sill and carry her to bed. The chaulk around the window is wear her fingers grasped....I knew this bcuz the chaulk had her tiny finger indentations in it from her holding onto the window sill while I tried prying them off. The cry the woman mentions....its a different cry than any other cry I've ever heard. That stuff took my nieces happiness out of her childhood...she's never known a mother
Dionne, that is truly heartbreaking. I feel thankful that she knows love from you. Wishing you both well ❤️
My Aunt took me in the night my dad killed my mom in front of me. Aunt's do not get enough credit!!! I would've been a ward of the state without my aunt Linda. You're more than a aunt you're the mom she never knew but needed. You held her tiny hands and comforted her. You're an angel.
@@milleniumxgirl tysm, such sweet words ty
U take care
@@lashaesmith3440 Kayla, u made me tear up girl!!!❤ tysm, I can't express my gratitude effectively for ur words, thank u
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What a beautiful documentary!! I loved every second
Bless the foster parents 🙏💖
Can’t believe Destiny’s parents have had 2 boys taken away from them for neglect ….. why do they keep having children if not mature and responsible enough to take care of them?These situations are heartbreaking 💔 wish these children a bright and happy future with their new families. Lauren is such a beautiful little girl and in need of a loving family just like her little brother Liam . ♥️
Welfare money. Children prioritizes them higher on council houses.
Please make more. Completely consumed my heart🖤
I want to be the social worker who's only job is to tell prospective parents they've been approved and matched. Gosh can you just imagine how the commute home would feel after having your spirit filled with so much happiness. Of course they've got to deal with heartbreaking situations too but I'm glad to see how much joy their successes bring them bc they are well earned.
Wouldn’t that be something? I can’t get enough of videos of kids finally being adopted in court or step parents being given adoption papers from their kids. My friend works at a house which serves as a neutral place where kids are united with families (either adoptive or being returned to their parents after time in care). It’s 99% heartbreak, 1% joy unfortunately, but it must be a well needed hiatus from sadness when it all goes well.
i could watch this all day - more of these great docs could move more people to become adoptive parents.
I think it should move people the push for better SexEd in schools. Kids these days are more clueless then we were 20 years ago, they are becoming active at a younger age when most parents haven’t yet opened the subject. The answer to “we have more children then even for adoption” shouldn’t be “adopt more”…
The UK says they don't know why there has been such an increase in the last 5years and don't know why, but I see a lot of repeat parents and a lot of teen parents. From what I have seen they aren't doing enough for the parents and not helping them get the help or even given the help. In the UK it seems they take the child, have the parents do assessments and then tell them to do stuff but don't give them the resources! Most of these parents look like they don't have resources to begin with, so how are they going to do the things they need too and from the first episode it doesn't look like they even give the parents time to complete anything. I have watched a few episodes and can see why they are having this issue! Maybe they should watch the show! But did love seeing these kids at least got adopted! There are many kids that just get stuck in the foster care for the rest of their lives and that's 😢 and why don't they adopt children out after 8, that's another issue in it's self!
If Emily would leave Matthew I feel like she would have a fighting chance at keeping her baby.
This angers me. What is against parents who want to keeping contact with the child and having visits, under supervision if necessary?
A child should have the right to know where it came from, even if it isn't pretty.
The parent should also have the chance to improve themselves and their situation, at least in most cases.
Parents could be encouraged to give their consent for permanent adoption, that is a different situation.
But these videos of 'the last hour they are ever allowed to see their child', are more than disturbing.
It's time the UK looked at how other countries arrange things these days.
This is so 1950's in approach.
I would love to adopt an older child or siblings. It breaks my heart every time I watch a video, as I could never have any of my own. But I'm so so excited for these three children! Not only have they a new mommy and daddy, but they all now have siblings...Destiny with her REAL brothers and little Liam and his big sister now have even bigger siblings to play with and learn from. But then I feel heartbroken again because I'm aged 64 (65 by this June) and I live in America. I am looking for a teen that needs a mom. There's no dad here. Ive been single all my life. My days to adopt have gone by. No one wants an old lady to call mom.
You would be surprised. Many people just need someone anyone who cares for them. Reach out and see what you can do. Even if you can’t adopt being a foster mom can changes lives.
Please don't think your age is a barrier, please reach out to your local DHS, you have love in your heart and that's all that matters.
My dad was 60 years old when I was born.
You are not too old! I am 71 and now have permanent kinship care of a 14 year old boy and 11 year old twin boys. All they need is love, security and someone they can count on. We get on great!
I can empathize with you because I am older also and would love to be an adoptive parent but I am single, don't drive, live in an apartment and am not well off financially. On the plus side, I have two undergraduate degrees in social work, several certifications, have been through childhood trauma and had therapy to deal with it, have a decent set of values, have experience in childcare both privately and in church nurseries, and would love to give a child or teen a home, guidance and my heart!
There's a lot of women getting babies in their 40's, so why would you be too old? I think a teen with an troubled life would appreciate an older person, who's calm and has a lot of knowledge about life. You can do this, Jen, really!
The social workers in the United States is nothing like this. The social workers here, have no compassion and don't do their jobs
The worst part of this is Destinys birth mother has probably already had a couple more babies since 😭😭 neglected the other two...i can’t imagine.
Positive ppl change! Judge not for yeh too will be judge!!!!!
@@toniadyce6523 Your sunshine/lollipop vision of the world is a complete LIE. Some people change, others choose to stay on a selfish, destructive path, making themselves a menace to society and recklessly breeding like alley cats. The Biblical verse you quoted with misspellings, is the most misinterpreted of lines in Scripture. It really means: "condemn not, lest ye be condemned". Sane, reasonable, decent people are called to JUDGE their own actions and make necessary corrections while admitting error and/or SIN. People with your mindset don't help at all; your delusions actually feed a poisonous worldview of "it's everybody's fault but mine."
She keeps saying Destiny won't be aware. Yes she is, the memories come back through all stages of life.
I agree. I was only 2 1/2 weeks old when my Dad was killed. Some people don’t understand, but I have always felt that hole in my heart. My entire life I have felt like I was missing the most important relationship I could ever have had. I’m not afraid to die because I am so ready to be with him. My stepdad beat me my whole childhood and verbally abused me as well. I hope and pray that he has to answer to my real Dad.
@@stephanieann8115 yr stepdad will have the judgement of the Almighty, which trust me will be worse, but I'm sure yr dad will want some words with him too. Better than all that, yr dad will be waiting for you, to love you like a dad should love you!
Updates on Lauren and Liam??
Right! This SW is doing Gods work!
✌️Rosey 🇺🇸
I'd luv to adopt Lauren and her little brother it's heartbreaking and I pray they stay together 💔
The UK is one of the very last countries in the world to practise forced adoption.
There are perfectly acceptable alternatives, such as long term fostering.
It's the complicated and bureaucratic process is what causing these kids to be stuck in the adoption pipeline for so long..... if a family is healthy, no criminal records, has sufficient, stable employment, drug-free, etc, they should be able to adopt the kids quickly..... the prolong process reduces the children's chance of finding a permanent forever family.. the older the children, the less chance they'llbe adopted... by the time these children reach 3rd grade or age 8, their chance of being adopted is very slim to zero.....
I have a two year old daughter and my husband and I have been discussing adoption vs. having another one. It’s not that I wouldn’t want an older child, it’s that I wouldn’t want an older child until I’ve learned how to care for an older child. I know I didn’t exactly know what I was doing with my daughter until I had her but it’s a process and kind of learning as you go instead of one day just having a toddler for example. I have no idea how to care for say a 5 or a 7 year old child. I wonder if that’s why a lot of adoptive parents don’t feel as comfortable with children who are older than say toddler aged.
I think it would be another scenario of learning as you go either way whether its your bio child or an adoptive one❤️
Bless them all!
Very sad. My heart breaks but it is what it is.
the foster dad snuggling Lauren and Liam
I hope dentiy gets a new name
The baby looks adorable.
It takes some serious gutts to adopt older kids with so many issues already.
I think they can give the parents get more time to do what they want them to do.
If they truly wanted to keep thier kids they will do what they have to do 3 kids taken ridiculous they need to get their act together ..it's best for the kid
Is there any updates on Lauren and Liam and how they are doing
I wonder how they are doing today. Hope they got the best families
It will mark the child forever. But sometimes it's the lesser evil.
Aww destinys fosters are so sweet
I wonder how Lauren and Liam have made out? Such lovely kids♥️
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Wow, they just love taking kids from their parents. Heartbreaking
That couple that got their 2 kids taken away for neglect should not have had another baby ..
And sadly they will probably have more.
@@petitehippie7064 and the cycle of taking the child will continue
Yes. Very sad.
They got on their bikes and sadly rode off… and probably got pregnant again later that day. 💔 🚲 🍼
Even if u adopted newborn baby it can still cost trauma which is why corrupt system needs to be changed to try n keep families together as along as it's safe to do so
As long as mummy & daddy don't reject the children when/if things get tough, Mummies & daddies never give up...
Often the children, as she said, deside they will not detach with you. It is called RAD. Know adoptees that have had to go through this but sending them back to Romainia is no option. Lots of couseling.
2 children already taken away because of NEGLECT!!! No sympathy - none - zero.
I’m sorry, but this seems SO wrong!!! Instead of removing children/babies from the family/parents, social services should attempt to find support for moms and dads who have no experience in parenting (encourage grandmas, grandpas, friends and other family)to assist.
They did mention in the “documentary” that this is the last ditch effort. You don’t start here, this is where you end up when all attempts fail.
I am only 30mins into this episode but just had to mention that I think the social worker should have addressed Lauren's concern of not being liked, rather than saying that she will be liked and that there's nothing to be scared of. Of course there is something (many things) to be scared of, and I feel that an opportunity was missed here for Lauren to 'feel the fear and do it/try it anyway'. I think it would have been beneficial to Lauren to know that if she tried it and then really did not like her new home, she return to her old home, etc., if applicable (not sure that you can 'undo' an adoption, but surely there must be something that gives the child power to have their voice heard and wants respected?).
she's still a kid so I don't think she can grasp that thinking, yet, and she really wanted to get adopted by a loving family and that woman(social worker) maybe didn't think it that much and just wanted to reassure/comfort her. tho, you do have a point
She’s a kid it’s not a therapy session you don’t tell children their parents might not like them so you wouldn’t tell an adoptive or foster child that their parents might not like them. Of course bio parents sometimes go through periods of not liking their children even though they love them but you don’t tell a little child that and she said the perfect thing that parents love you they don’t just like or not like you love is more than like I think every parent can relate to loving their child but not always liking them. I think it’s cruel that you would think making this child who already was rejected by her bio parents and had to leave foster parents should have the responsibility and ability to consider that her new parents might not like her ie might reject her that would do far far more damage and cause trauma this therapist type response of yours is totally inappropriate in this situation. Just because she’s an adoptive or foster child does not mean she should have to worry about these adult things if anything she needs to be reassured even more than children who haven’t already been rejected and out in the care system
Adoption is too hard!!??.. Yet so many children are in Foster care. Imagine waiting for 3 years!!!!!!!.. This only affects the overwhelming number of children in Foster care
I want to see more shows like this. I think its disgusting that they adopt them out when their parents could get them back. However, I think perhaps it's better that they get adopted instead of bouncing around the foster care system. I'd love to foster as my children are teens and adult teen now.
I couldn't Imagine my children not being in my care. Thankfully my hubby and i have never had social services involved in our lives. We don't smoke, never do drugs and rarely drink alcohol.
Its heartbreaking for all involved
It's unfortunate that many birth parents make choices that get them taken. Birth families are given so many opportunities to work at getting their children back but sadly their past trauma, neglect, drugs, etc have too strong a hold on them and they just can't safely care for their children. It really is heartbreaking. I'm glad that there are families that can take the children and love them.
These kids need to be removed in order to break the cycle. Get a clue.
leave children with their parents. Those people (social workers) are not gods to decide who \s to bring up children.
Britain is very bad with their adoptions. I know of one single mum who had her baby taken off her because her boyfriend did drugs. Child was placed with older couple who drank, swore and partied but pretended to be perfect in front of CPS and used to take the child's pacifier away when he had visits with his mom and let him go thirsty so it appeared he was unhappy with her.
Petal Pinkton that happens in the US too
Petal Pinkton it’s a Money racket here in Ireland too
You get 250 Euro’s a week to foster a child ..
its sad that system is rotten apples in it too🤬
If only the boyfriend did drugs then she could just dump him and get her child back relatively easy
Yep just how it is i was on care and they acted so perfect and proud that they took u in like they did u a favor😤 the sad part is the bad ones get in to live off the kids and are just so abusive and scare u in 2 not telling on them cuz there right there listening to everthing u say then u say something and u get called a lier and u now have behavioral problems
Not alot different here in Auz. Neighbours kid was remove cos of school refusal issue (where they were being physically "bullied" daily) and patemt was accused of educational neglect. In the foster home all that was required waa for carer to request three times then write in log the child wouldn't attend. UTTER BS - such total hypocrisy 🤨🤨
Play soccer with Liam & take Lauren skating, she would love it, could be the start of bigger things...
It honestly looks like Rachel is on something 🤦♀️
How could they not be approved of taking the baby sister?
✌️Rosey 🙏🏼🇺🇸
Not really. We adopted our son before his first bday and he has no memory of the foster parents who had him. He is 37 now and is so close to my husband who is his best friend except for his wife.
Why did it take so long for Rob & Carol to get approved to adopt?
What? Three years to OK an adoption? Did I hear rights? Do the parents have the final say about the adoption? I’m glad for the foster parents and the baby that the future looks bright!
So that first baby, Destiny, was taken into care due to neglect. Honestly her parents seemed to love her immensely and to be so nice to her. What is neglect exactly?
Loving a child isn’t enough sometimes parents fail to feed their kids or consume alcohol and become completely incapacitated to look after there kids a lot of these birth parents love their kids but just don’t have the means to look after them neglect isn’t just about love it’s a whole range of things
Loving your child has nothing to do with being able to care of them. I love my dad and I know my dad would die for me but he has been homeless, had problems with substance abuse, and is mentally disabled. I didn't understand when I was a kid but as much I loved him and wanted to live with him back then it's SOOOO much better that I didn't.
I dunno they looked like drug addicts to me
No, they didn’t neglect HER. They were accused of neglecting her older siblings. Destiny was taken before they had a chance to bond with her or even really get to know her. This is one of the main reasons I HATE foster care.
Stephanie Ann get a grip. If they couldn’t care for the other children they weren’t going to start with her.
I couldn't bare it if they took my baby away howdo they survive without their babies?? I couldn't my children and grandson are my world
When the little girl was expressing fears about not liking or being liked by her adoptive parents, it would have been better to validate her fear and tell her that if that happens she would be supported while the problem was worked through.
Telling her not to worry and that she would love the new parents, house etc invalidates her feelings.
The foster parents are wonderful, but in the car Lauren was trying to say she was sad and it was such an opportunity to acknowledge her feelings
How much of a stuff up do You have to be to get Your Children taken off You! I was a Mum at 16y/o and never found it hard to put him first, he's 23 now and I still do lol.
The no handshake joke was wrong
Im not sure why no one suggested to Emily that it would be easier to get her kids back if she left her POS abuser boyfriend
Music is way too loud over the voices
I wonder if Destiny will ever see this video.
Two other kids were taken away due to neglect, but they decided to have another one just for it, to be taken away? I can't believe how selfish people are! It's obvious that they take drugs, therefore why bring kids into the world if you can't look after yourself?
I’ve just watched this video on the origin RUclips channel.
update on Lauren and liam?
In UK it was Tony Blair who decided to give sw bonus for each kid they get adopted n it's easier to get kids adopted who come from loving caring parents
Question how long between being taken into care to adoption? Do biological parents ever get custody back?
I am asking because the video makes it look like once in the system it's straight to adoption this may not be the case
It is Britain takes kids for the littlest reason! There is another show on you tube that explains this! They have more children in adoption than any other country! There have been horror stories for some of these children! Including adoptive parents killing the child they adopt
@rowaboatpuddin really cause they did a documentary on it here on RUclips
It's case dependant. There is no set time frame, depending on the issues parents have. Parents can get their children back however if it has been assessed the changes will take too long (such as over 12 months for example) or the parents aren't doing anything to safeguard the children then the child be permanently removed (adopted or long-term fostered). The first episode of this documentary explains what social workers do to keep families together and when the decisions are made about where the children go. This episode focuses on the adoptive process after the decision has been made that the child will be permanently removed.
@@cannybairn969 still sad for the children
@@cannybairn969 u must of been watching a different episode? Wot i witnessed was boys parents been required to attend a specific type of counselling they couldn't locate and ZERO assistance given by Social Services to make that happen.