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The Importance of Transition Planning for Children in Foster Care

Transition planning for children in foster care is crucial to minimizing trauma and ensuring positive placement changes. A study conducted by the Department of Children and Families revealed that only 55% of foster parents participated in transition planning, while 60% had no contact with the new caregiver, highlighting significant gaps in support. In Circuit 18, the goal of transition planning is to collaborate with Children’s Legal Services and the judiciary to prevent additional harm, advocate for timely transitions, and develop a partnership plan that values nurturing children, supporting families, and strengthening communities.

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The Importance of Transition Planning for Children in Foster Care

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  1. The significance of transition planning for placement changeBarbara Dirienzo, Managing Attorney-Children’s Legal ServicesJames Carlson, Chief Operations Officer, Brevard Family Partnership

  2. Introduction • Transition children in care • Trauma in transitioning • Circuit 18 transition planning • Real world impact • Partnership plan

  3. Transitioning Children in Care • Department of Children and Families study completed in December 2010 • Random sample of 54 foster parents around the state interviewed regarding transition practices • Only 55% stated they were involved in planning transition for child in the home

  4. Transitioning Children in Care • 60% stated they had no contact with new caregiver • Although almost half foster parents stated they had a good experience or were able to plan for the move, the remaining stated they had no notice

  5. What is the significance?

  6. Abuse Abandonment Neglect Exploitation Family Violence

  7. Transitions and Trauma • Trauma due to: • Abuse or neglect • Separation from birth family • Placement change

  8. Goal of Transition Planning in Circuit 18 • Work together with Children’s Legal Services (CLS) and the Judiciary to ensure each child in care does not suffer any additional harm as a result of any change in placement • Maintain vigilance from the time a child comes into care until case is closed • Discuss plan for reunification/permanency from the beginning

  9. Goal of Transition Planning in Circuit 18 • Ensure time allocated for transitions • Awareness of significance of every single placement change and transition a child experiences

  10. Real World Impact

  11. Partnership Plan • An agreement between each individual foster family and the organizations specifying values, principles, and relationships to ensure a successful experience • Respected Partners • Nurturing Children • Supporting Families • Strengthening Communities

  12. Teaming together for successful outcomes for our families!! Judiciary Children’s Legal Services Department of Children & Families Families Community Based Care Brevard Family Partnership

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