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Guidance Article on Maintaining Sibling Connections When a Child is in Substitute Care

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Category: Placement
Published on Monday, 25 June 2012 16:13
Written by CPS Policy
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Download this file (Guidance Article Sibling Placement _5-12_.pdf)Guidance Article for Maintaining Sibling Connections[This article provides practice strategies and guidance regarding maintining sibling connections for children.]22 Kb
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Visitation and communication with family is a child’s right.  It is not a special privilege, and should never be used as a reward or consequence for behavior. 

Maintaining family relationships, including sibling bonds, reduces the trauma of removal and enhances overall well being of the child.  Frequent and ongoing communication is critical for a child to stay connected to siblings and is necessary for successful and timely reunification.   Regular visitation strengthens relationships, and supports and assists the caregiver.