Safely Reunifying Child and Parent

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Introduction

Benefits of Supporting Reunification and Preventing Reentry

• Cognitive, Behavioral, and Health Outcomes for Children

• Financial and Systemic Benefits for Agencies

• Case Studies and Examples

National Statistics on Reunification and Reentry

• Overview of Reunification Trends

• Key Statistics on Reentry Rates

• Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Reunification

Factors That Affect Reunification and Reentry

• Factors Less Likely to Lead to Reunification

• Factors Increasing the Likelihood of Reentry

• Factors Reducing Reentry

System-Wide Strategies That Support Reunification and Prevent Reentry

• Collaboration with Courts and Legal Systems

• Engagement with Related Agencies and Community Providers

• Implementation of Clear Policies and Standards

• Support and Training for Agency Staff

• Management of Caseloads and Workloads

• Ensuring Availability of Diverse and Accessible Services

• Data Systems for Monitoring Reunification and Reentry

• External Assistance and Training Opportunities

Concurrent Planning for Timely Permanency

• Definition and Importance of Concurrent Planning

• Prioritizing Reunification While Exploring Alternative Permanency Options

• Research and Outcomes Related to Concurrent Planning

• Best Practices for Concurrent Planning Implementation

Practices That Support Reunification and Prevent Reentry

• Casework Frameworks and Practices

• Intensive Reunification Services

• Solution-Based Casework

• Comprehensive Family Assessments

• Post-reunification Services

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

• Importance of Regular Visits with Parents and Siblings

• Parent Support Systems

• Recovery Coaches for Substance Use Treatment

• Building and Strengthening Social Support Networks

• Services to Support Reunification

• The Challenges of Service Availability

• Training and Familiarization with Evidence-Based Services

Legal System Involvement

• The Role of Juvenile and Family Courts

• Family Drug Courts and Their Impact on Reunification

• Importance of Competent Legal Representation

• Overview of Cornerstone Advocacy

• Strategies for Effective Parent Representation

State and Local Examples of Strategies That Support Reunification and Prevent Reentry

• Mockingbird Family Model: Washington State and Other Locations

• Fostering Relationships: Washoe County, Nevada

• Foster Parent Mentorship Program: Mississippi

Conclusion

Resources

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