Parents who have a fairly objective perspective and a sense of hopefulness about recovery are more helpful to their children. Siblings Case management includes advocating for siblings in the family. Often, siblings benefit from services to help them understand the ramifications of abuse and neglect. It is also important to rule out any chance that they have also been victimized. Relatives Relatives can be very helpful or harmful to a child or family that is attempting to resolve issues related to abuse or neglect.
Relatives can be an important resource for overburdened and exhausted parents.
They can offer comfort, support, and child care for parents who need a respite from the tasks of parenting. Parents who were abused as children by a family member, including a mother or father, should be strongly advised against seeking care for their child from that family member. If a relative is to be considered as a possible placement for a child who has been removed from parental care, it is important that relative's motives for caring for the child be evaluated. The relative's desire to take care of the child may emanate from a sense of obligation or guilt rather than from a real interest in protecting and parenting the child. This can contribute to confusion and perhaps feelings of rejection in the child.