Ideally, foster parents' commitment includes establishing a relationship with the birth parent. Foster parents are trained to understand dynamics of placement issues and agree to work with birth families for the well-being of the children. Foster parents remain in contact with children after they return home, through ongoing contacts with birth families. Clear boundaries between the birth and foster parent families are established. Support services are put into place prior to the return of the child.
Families stay connected despite their physical separation.
Trauma of separation experienced by children is reduced. Permanency plans are realistic and quickly facilitated. Reunification is more likely to occur. Families First s goal is to have all of our children reunited with their biological family whenever possible. Therefore, the social worker sets up visits for the natural parents and their children.