Research shows that maintaining birth parent connections is beneficial in many ways for children living in foster care.

Regardless of the case plan, understanding their origins and cultivating meaningful relationships with biological relatives can provide children with a sense of belonging, stability, and emotional well-being.

These familial ties offer a vital link to a child’s roots, heritage, and identity. It helps them develop a more comprehensive understanding of themselves and their family history, contributing to a stronger sense of self-esteem and identity.

Having stronger connections to birth families can benefit not only the child but also foster and adoptive parents. These relationships contribute to smoother transitions and adjustments during the adoption or foster care journey, fostering healthier family dynamics and ultimately supporting the child’s overall development and well-being.

For insights into the significance of birth parent connections, tune in to this podcast episode featuring a birth mother’s perspective.

You can read more about it here: Helping Children and Youth Maintain Relationships With Birth Families