When a child is placed into the foster care system, the goal is to protect the child and to allow them to grow up in a healthy, stable, safe environment. While for many the objective is for reunification with the birth family, it is important to remember that that is not always the best option for the child. When a child has been successfully reunified with their parents, Social Services has deemed the home safe for the child’s return. A reunification marks the closure of their case and the child is no longer part of the foster care system.
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