Family Finding

Family Finding is a process used primarily in child welfare to help connect children, especially those in foster care, with their biological families or supportive relatives. The goal is to identify and engage family members who can provide emotional and practical support, and potentially a permanent home for the child. Professionals work to locate, assess, and involve these family members, fostering relationships that can lead to reunification or supportive connections. This approach emphasizes the importance of family ties in promoting a child’s well-being and stability, recognizing that family can play a crucial role in a child's development and support network.