The Obvious often Escapes Bureaucrats
I attended a recent seminar, “Lighting the Fire of Urgency” as part of my ongoing in-service training as a CASA. It was mandatory for all child services Social Workers and strongly recommended for Judges, City Attorneys, Guardian Ad Litems, and CASAs. The seminar was conducted by a national permanency expert and focused on identifying individuals within the extended family to assume care of children in need. The basis and premise seem sound and without question offers the opportunity for a positive outcome. Why is this new idea?
My concern, How do we find ourselves in 2010, assuming the State has a better chance of successfully raising a child? Believe me; I have seen enough to know that there are circumstances where that action can be the only viable one. Surely, the State should be the last resort. Why hasn’t DHS been more focused on finding family members? I would like to know the answer to that question.
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