Black Country FDAC

"I had open and honest conversations with my workers. I was not judged, and workers were understanding.

FDAC court made me open up more and feel less nervous because I had my FDAC key worker next to me. I spoke with the judge personally instead of my lawyer which made me more confident. What's going well and what's not going well addressed. I felt that FDAC court gives you enough time to say everything than the normal court. I felt I was given the best chance possible to make the changes necessary." - feedback from a parent

"The fairness is mostly derived from the two following questions; the fact that this is a more transparent proceeding and gives parents a better understanding of what is expected of them.

The holistic approach means that all the parents’ needs are identified and supported, from parenting support to housing needs as well as substance misuse. The practitioners are very empowering and their interventions are tailored to the family’s needs.

FDAC has been a good way of working for this family in that the mother was particularly motivated to make changes however lacked trust in the local authority based on her past experiences. The relationship-building undertaken by FDAC has supported a high support high challenge relationship to be developed and has also supported the rebuilding of the relationship with the LA." - feedback from a social worker

"FDAC provides and instills the tools an individual will need to move towards abstinence, but it is the individual that has to take accountability of their usage and maintenance of sobriety achieved.

Each step of the way the support provided to the parent is clear and communicated in various ways to try and encourage and support engagement from the parent. Parents are truly supported and encouraged to engage and the tenacity of FDAC workers is commendable." - CAFCASS feedback