This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
Here are your search results for programs in the Topical Area - Reunification:
Results are shown only for the programs that have been rated in each category. You can see the full rating scale on the right.
You can also read why the Advisory Comittee chose Reunification as a topic area at the bottom of this page.
Programs with a Scientific Rating of 2 - Supported by Research Evidence
Programs with a Scientific Rating of 3 - Promising Research Evidence
Programs with a Scientific Rating of 6 - Not Rated
See why Reunification was selected by the Advisory Committee.
What is Reunification as it relates to Child Welfare?
Reunification: When a child or children are removed from the physical custody of their parent(s) or guardian(s), the court shall order the social worker (agency) to provide services to the child and the child's mother and statutorily presumed father or guardians.These services are time-limited and geared towards addressing the causes for the child's removal and placement into foster care.These services are called reunification services and are specific to the reasons the child has been seen as unsafe and required out of home placement in order to be safe.
While services are specific to the cause for removal, there are common services that should be considered for all families. These include visitation between parent and child, visitation between siblings (if separated), and case management services from the social worker.
Other services that tend to be part of reunification services are often related to parenting, anger management, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment for the child and parent(s), and domestic violence services. Programs in parenting and trauma treatment for children are currently highlighted on this website, the other areas will be reviewed in the future by the CEBC.
Why Reunfiication was chosen by the Advisory Commitee?
Reunification services are legally required as part of child welfare services when a child is removed from their parent(s) or guardian(s).It is important that social workers understand what programs provide evidence-based services that will assist the family in making the necessary changes in order to have their children returned to their physical custody.
Danna Fabella, Director
Children and Family Services,
Contra Costa County