Posts Tagged ‘reunification’
Success Story: Amiri’s Reunification
Background Last August, five-month old Amiri’s* life changed dramatically. After the discovery of Amiri’s unexplained physical injuries and fractures, Child Protective Services (CPS) became involved, and the court issued a…
Read MoreA Family Reunited: Success Story
Background In the summer of 2022, three young siblings, Gabriel, Michael, and baby Adriana witnessed their father strike their mother several times while under the influence. This event began a…
Read MoreLouis & Bruce: A Story of Dedication & Triumph
Bruce’s Story Bruce was born with substances in his system and diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome. His mother, Sandra, was a drug addict and struggled with addiction. His father, Louis,…
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In the early winter of 2023, a Fairfax County police officer was flagged down around midnight one evening, by a concerned citizen who told the officer that a baby was…
Read More2024 Reunification Month
The primary goal for children in foster care and out-of-home care is reunification. Reunification encourages care and custody to be reinstated to a parent to restore a family. When a…
Read MoreThere’s No Place Like Home: Celebrating National Reunification Month!
In the child welfare community, June is recognized and celebrated as National Reunification Month. When a child is removed from their home due to abuse or neglect, reunification occurs when it is determined that the…
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