Case study 2
Joanna Muldoon aged 6 months
Joanna's mother, Bridget Muldoon (19) became pregnant during
her second year at university. Bridget's father has Alzheimer's
disease and is cared for by her mother. Bridget's parents
are therefore unable to provide her with any support.
Bridget has been uncertain whether or not she would like
to have Joanna adopted.
Bridget has asked Social Services to look after Joanna
to give her an opportunity to think over her options.
1 What written information should you be provided with
when Joanna is placed with you?
2 What records would you make and keep for Joanna?
