Trying to find my daughter

Hello, My daughter has lived in residential care since she was a child. She is now an adult and I’m trying to trace her. Her mum refuses to communicate with me, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of where or how I can start looking for her ? Many thanks

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Hi there that’s very sad to hear. Whatever the circumstances you have a right to see your child. However she herself might not want to see you.

Don’t forget that people with disabilities at times struggle with a lot of change and introductions to new people even if those new people are family.

But with that said. I suggest you start with your local social services.

Where you lived and where your child was looked after by.

But be prepared for the idea that they may not tell give you that information due to her being an adult.

So if all that fails you may need to find a solicitor to see if there’s something you can do.

Or possibly an advocate if you don’t want to go the road of solicitor.

An advocate is someone who will talk to the family including your daughter and get the information you may need.

One other thing is if your daughter has capacity she being an adult can make the decision to see you or not.

If she lacks capacity then might be possible for the advocate to advocate for you.

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Thank you 😊 it’s a start, I know it could complicate things now she’s over 18, I’m instantly thinking negative but maybe could be easier if she’s able to make her own choices 🙏 appreciate your reply thanks