PERMANENCY IS NOT A PLACE!!!
Whew! Sorry for yelling.
When we say permanency we mean relational permanency, NOT ONLY legal permanency. A support system of relatives does not have to mean the child is placed in that home. Remember, PERMANENCY is NOT a place! Permanency is about having the feeling that youth are connected. The children and youth you work with deserve the opportunity of permanent connections and relationships. Increasing relational permanency by strengthening and formalizing existing relationships between a youth and their relatives or other close adults can help improve all outcomes for a youth leaving care.
