Hi Julia,
I think that in most cases a face to face meeting is arranged with your, your SW, the childs SW and often another SW (in our LA the child alos has another SW they call a family finder appointed) it would normally be after such a meeting that the decision is made and then paperwork is put together and you get your panel date. I have been following your journey so far and understand the FC issues but I would be asking your SW how long they anticipate waiting before such a meeting might happen.
Viva
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