US: The Good, the Bad, Reunification, Detachment (Opinion)
Imprint – May 23, 2022
Child welfare gave and took a lot. I was not allowed to see or speak to my mom, could not go anywhere unsupervised, was always in a courtroom, and was always forced to try reunification with my dad. In return, I met great people to support me and received some foster care benefits. Family reunification in child welfare mainly separates families. The policy of reunification forces relationships which only causes division and reveals other family members’ true intentions. However, I did learn and grow a lot from that. So, in a way, it does have its “perks.”
https://imprintnews.org/foster-care/the-good-the-bad-reunification-detachment/64894