Wait... The kids may know family members who are important to them!
Now you're thinking! Engage the children and youth themselves to identify people significant to them and to their family. Youth deserve to understand the structure and purpose of their permanency planning. As we have learned before, maintaining these connections helps young people feel a sense of community and can lead to a better chance of leaving care with multiple supportive connections.
Simply asking the question, "who do you love and who loves you?" to the child can open up a world of possible connections!