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Through working with the biological parents of children placed in foster care, we strive to empower this disadvantaged group to reintegrate into society, defend their parental rights and actively promote their legitimate interests. It includes supporting the competencies of foster children so that they can actively defend their needs, opinions and wishes. Attention is also paid to foster parents in order to increase their competencies in relation to the topic of the child''s biological family. We will also focus on strengthening the organization''s internal capacities through strategic planning.
Many foster parents perceive the obligation to make contact between the children and their biological parents as the most difficult task of foster care. A questionnaire survey we conducted in 2021 showed that 35 % of foster parents (total of 93) need help with the coordination of children''s contacts with biological parents.
Only sporadically does the legislation help the parents whose child has been placed in foster care. Although the foster parent has a legal obligation to maintain and deepen the contact of the entrusted child with the parents, the practice in reality is problematic. Biological parents remain in a weakened position. Without targeted support, they do not have the strength to work on the relationship with their children.
The aim of the project is:
-to prepare 17 biological parents for a safe and continuous contact with the child and building a mutual relationship
-to have 40 children be able to communicate their wishes and needs related to biological parents adequately to their age
-to have 30 foster parents understand the importance of contact between children and their biological parents
-the existence of a strategic plan involving all 15 internal employees.