Many children in foster care have the opportunity to remain connected to members of their biological family, and we know that these relationships are so very important to the child’s sense of identity and wellbeing.
Navigating the specifics of visitation with birth family can be very stressful for caregivers and decision makers. The needs of the child are often in conflict with adult needs.
This workshop explores the different ways children can remain connected to birth families as well as some basic principles for establishing visitation arrangements that are child-focused with respect to all areas of development. It will also offer some insight into the child’s experiences of birth family visitation and strategies for caregivers to support children in transitioning before and after visits.
