Reply To: Shannon’s Story (Chapter 5 page 7)

[Alondra Palacios]

Reunification:

1. Mom is taking the necessary steps to better herself.
2. Relapse is part of the recovery process. As long as she continues to want to change, she should be supported.
3. It’s important for the cultural needs of the child to be met.

Resource Parents:

1. Stability.
2. They want to adopt her and provide permanency.
3. Have created a bond with the child.