Re: Systems of caring

[sudia <sudia@xxxxxxxxx>]

SLRmermaid@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I am searching for how other agencies, whether state or private, work with
> families who have lost custody of their children to foster care. What tools
> or strategies do people use to reunify families? Also any programs that look
> at issues surrounding children in care, services that they need, something
> that follows them with medical records, mental heath record? What is out
> there? What are people doing? I would really appreciate any info, web sites,
> or ideas to start searching.
> Thanks!
> 
> Sara Rich
> Eugene, Oregon

Hello Sara:  At one time, about 20 years ago, Oregon CSD and Portland
State University were the leading program in Permanency Planning -
returning children home, or freeing them for adoption.  It is
disheartening to find that information is now gone.
However, you might contact the Regional Research Institute at PSU - 503
725-4040, and Pamela Day, at the Child Welfare League - 202 638-2952.  I
am sure that the League has updated material.  Also, see their Journal.

Cecelia Sudia
csudia@erols.com