Opinion ID: 2498669
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Heading: The Children's Placement With The Dubovs

Text: Before the children were first placed with the Dubovs, they exhibited significant behavioral problems. Throughout their time with the Dubovs, though, the children improved dramatically. Their school performance improved, they become more sociable, and they were doing incredibly well. Although the Dubovs are not Native, they took care to ensure that the children participated in cultural activities, such as a dance group, potlatches, and other Gulkana social events. They also facilitated regular contact between the children and their extended family, including their paternal great-grandfather. The children and the Dubovs developed a deep family bond. A psychiatric nurse testified that changing placement would be highly traumatic and harmful to the children. In January 2011 the Dubovs adopted all four children.