Unfortunately the fingers always point at social services first. They dont have crystal balls although some users believe they do. They dont know whats going on unless somebody actually bothers to pick up a phone and tell them. What about the kids teachers? They have DAILY contact with these kids and surely they should be the first to raise concern? What about the health visitor? They should have contact with the younger ones. The doctor or hospital who treated the older girl for attempted suicide? Social Services only become involved WHEN they receive a complaint as GGG has said.
They have had contact in the past and refused help which is their perogative, the kids were probably turned out well for the visit as often happens and unless one of the wider network actually says something then how are they expected to know? Do you know how your neighbours live? Do you know if their houses are clean? We all hear of kids who wander the street and live in filth but who actually picks the phone up and tells social services?
Damned if they do damned if they dont. You often hear people protesting that a social worker has been round after their kid has had an accident. Its automatic policy of A&E on certain injuries to inform SS. Social workers dont just turn up to anyone with kids there would be an outcry if they did. They need people to TELL them what's going on. No use muttering under your breath about the state of the kids from down the road, RING THEM, they take anonymous referrals on kids all the time.
They have had contact in the past and refused help which is their perogative, the kids were probably turned out well for the visit as often happens and unless one of the wider network actually says something then how are they expected to know? Do you know how your neighbours live? Do you know if their houses are clean? We all hear of kids who wander the street and live in filth but who actually picks the phone up and tells social services?
Damned if they do damned if they dont. You often hear people protesting that a social worker has been round after their kid has had an accident. Its automatic policy of A&E on certain injuries to inform SS. Social workers dont just turn up to anyone with kids there would be an outcry if they did. They need people to TELL them what's going on. No use muttering under your breath about the state of the kids from down the road, RING THEM, they take anonymous referrals on kids all the time.
these children are put with foster parents/care & treated how children should be.
and once ive watched it i too will be emailing the appropriate person, esp as i got all this shit goin of at the moment with the social services 
If one of those children dies, there will be uproar.
