Communities and Justice

Adam and Jodie’s story

Two young boys wearing helmets and riding bicycles

DCJ caseworker Jodie believes that all children have a right to live with their parents if it is possible, so set about supporting Adam to have his two sons returned to his care. Jodie used the principle of ethics and values are integral to good practice to make sure these boys found their way home.

Adam and his son
Adam and his son.
"I believe all kids should be given the opportunity to live with their parents if possible." Jodie, DCJ caseworker.
Jodie standing with Adam and his two sons
Jodie standing with Adam and his two sons.
"The only thing that really kept me going was I couldn’t bear to live my life without my boys in it." Adam, father.
Adam and his sons playing on the ground
"It is important for us to see the parent through the child’s eyes and part of that is being really empathetic and taking the time to get to know the parent." Jodie, DCJ caseworker.
Adam with his sons who are both on pushbikes
Adam with his sons who are both on pushbikes.
"I had a lot of anxiety meeting with FACS…Jodi manage to see clearly through all of this anxiety." Adam father.
Last updated:

16 May 2023