3.5: Working with Families
Activity 3.5: Working with Families
Part 1: Read “Shannon's Story” and consider key factors in deciding recommendations for reunification or termination of parental rights.
Part 2: In the online forum below, make one argument for terminating Caterina’s parental rights so Shannon can be adopted, and make one argument for giving Caterina more time to show she can parent Shannon. Finally, review the information included in the reading about what you, as a CASA/GAL volunteer, can do to provide the best possible advocacy for a child. Share your thoughts on these options.
Part 3: Respond to at least two of your classmates by asking a question or making a comment about what they have posted. Be sure to review the checklist that follows Shannon’s Story for questions to consider in the decision whether or not to terminate a parent’s rights.