This is correct. SS will not support Kieran withholding contact from KP, because that’s not in the kids best interests for their mother to vanish, but they can try to ensure they are safe when they do see her
it’s so obvious that they are under safeguarding just from the fact Carl cannot see them and AFP has to be present
she’s feeling cornered and this is why they both hate Kieran - he holds a lot of the power here
She’s choosing Carl because yes she’s selfish but also she’s literally got nothing else. You know she can’t parent alone, she’s never done it alone. Her mum is no longer helping her out with childcare and she can’t afford nannies. She can’t drive, has no proper home. It’s when you type it all out like that it’s so pathetic and awful. That you would choose this man because to KP, the only options she seems to think are available are Carl or suicide (which she is always always alluding to lately)