Anyone who has been a foster parent (myself included) can tell horror stories of incompetent, even criminal social workers. We can also tell tales of people dedicated to their profession and the children in their care. They are overworked. They are also put in positions where no matter what decision they make they will be wrong. Unfortunately, children suffer.
Do I sound philosophical? I am seething with anger at the injustices committed against my son. He and society will pay the price for decades to come. His children probably will too. I watch unable to change a thing.