Social Work Successes
Mother and Baby Assessment Unit
Jo Norris shares a 'success story' from the mother and baby assessment unit she works in. Parents are referred to their service, by the local authority, often for a 12 week assessment and at the end of this time they make a recommendation whether the parent can return to the community with their baby or for the baby to be removed from their care.
The mum that Jo was working with had significant learning needs, struggled to mentalize, and had been using cocaine during her pregnancy.
Jo Norris shares a 'success story' from the mother and baby assessment unit she works in. Parents are referred to their service, by the local authority, often for a 12 week assessment and at the end of this time they make a recommendation whether the parent can return to the community with their baby or for the baby to be removed from their care.
The mum that Jo was working with had significant learning needs, struggled to mentalize, and had been using cocaine during her pregnancy.