Black Country FDAC

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My journey

"Do not be afraid to speak out when you need to, do not feel like you are all on your own. There are others just like you in the same situations.

My story has been real, my story has been complicated, my story has been successful with the help of others. Because I was given a second chance in life and to be a good parent to my son. I hope this story encourages you to stand up and change for good."

Read about my journey with FDAC
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A social workers view

"My name is Jodie and I am one of the FDAC Social Workers. I have been a Social Worker since 2014 and my area of practice interests are Care Proceedings, particularly recurrent proceedings. My background is in Children’s Residential and Local Authority Social Work."

Read my experience of the FDAC service
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A Judge's view of FDAC

"My personal view is that FDAC cases are more rewarding for the Judge. There is an extra element to the FDAC process which allows Judges to become very much a part of the parent's journey through FDAC."

Read District Judge Gailey's story