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Date of Graduation
Summer 2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Anne Stewart
A. Renee Staton
Lennis G. Echterling
Abstract
This review considers the reasons for the disconnect between what has been identified as best practice and what is routinely practiced regarding services to biological parents of children in foster care. As well it synthesizes the current data regarding what practices are most effective in working with biological parents of children in foster care in achieving the goal of family reunification to create a curriculum for parents of children in foster care who are working to achieve reunification. It also synthesizes current data regarding best practices and presents a curriculum for parents of children in foster care who are working to achieve reunification. This curriculum emphasizes creating a relationship of respect and an environment of team effort when working with parents who are seeking reunification. Allowing the parents to have a space where their difficulties are acknowledged and their strengths embraced is of utmost importance in this approach.
Recommended Citation
Skaflen, Andrea Lynn, "Curriculum for parents of children in foster care who are working to achieve reunification" (2011). Educational Specialist, 2009-2019. 70.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec201019/70
