The report from his officer states he is at a HIGH risk of re-offending... surely SW should be taking that into account?
Yes, she should! It's in writing by a state-assigned professional.
The worker from mental health services has phoned. I am meeting with her in 2 weeks to discuss my concerns about difficult child's mental health, and she is meeting him when they return to school after the easter break.
Do i tell them about the messages he has written on my bedroom wall saying he wants to die? Do i tell her he tried to stab himself (unsuccessfully) in front of me last year? (he only scratched himself).. do i tell them he has been threatening to commit suicide since he was 6 yrs old, although he has never carried it out?
Yes. They need to have something to work with. Do you have photos? Letters? Police rept's, anything to document any of that? Why weren't they told b4?
You said he is well behaved in foster placement... how long do you think the honeymoon period will last? Is is possible he could transfer his anger from you to them?
Since he never carried out any of his threats, he is calling out for help, clearly miserable and needs help. Doesn't sound like the 21-yr-old soc. wrkr is capable of it... as you said, this is WAY beyond her.
