What happens if the Social Services Department starts care proceedings?
Care proceedings are started by the Local Authority if the social workers believe that a child has suffered, or is likely to suffer significant harm and that harm has happened because of something that a parent has or has not done. The harm might be neglect, physical injury, emotional harm or sexual abuse. The Local Authority can apply to the court for a Care Order (which means that a child may be placed in foster care) or a Supervision Order.
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