Getting to Reunification
Visiting TIPS
Parent-to-Parent Tips for Handling Supervised Visits with Children in Care: Watch the video
Parent-to-Parent Tips for Coping with Visits During COVID-19
Visiting Tips: This set of four handouts provides peer guidance on rights, responsibilities and problem-solving.Making the Most of Visits offers guidance from a parent advocate on creating routines, playing, handling tough questions, and saying goodbye in a positive way.What You Need to Know provides basic information about how parents can get more family time … Read More
Handling an Investigation
Know Your Rights, Part 1: Information on the difference between abuse and neglect
Know Your Rights, Part 2 : Information about the investigation process, tips, and your rights
Legal Rights
The legal rights resources in this section focus on New York City and State. The American Bar Association website has state-specific “Know Your Rights” guides for parents who have had their children removed from their home.
How to Access NYC Early Representation: Legal Support for Parents During … Read More
We know that if you’re visiting your children in foster care only by video or phone because of the pandemic, you are suffering. We hope this tip sheet and resources on coping with virtual visits, self-advocating and taking care of yourself can help you stay strong during this tough time. You will make it. You can get through this and get your children home. —WITH LOVE FROM THE RISE TEAM
We know that if you’re visiting your children in foster care only by video or phone because of the pandemic, you are suffering. We hope this tip sheet and resources on coping with virtual visits, self-advocating and taking care of yourself can help you stay strong during this tough time. You will make it. You can get through this and get your children home. —WITH LOVE FROM THE RISE TEAM
Resources from Rise
Your Rights to Visit Despite … Read More
