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VISITATION
EXHIBIT A-II
How often should my social Usually once a month. In the first month of placement, your
worker be visiting? social worker should visit at least two or three times. If you're
in a long-term, stable placement, visits can be less frequent,
but never less than once every six months. 60 If you're in a
group home, your social worker must visit you every month. 61
If you ask to see your social worker, he or she must come to
see you.
Can I visit my parents, Yes. You have a right to visit with your parents 62 and
grandparents and other relatives grandparents 63 unless there is some reason why it is not in
when I am in out-of-home your best interests. Your case plan spells out a visitation
placement? plan for visits that may include parents, 64 grandparents,
siblings, 65 and other important family members. The judge
can order visitation for anyone having an interest in your
welfare.
I'm in a different placement Yes. The court must allow you to keep contact with siblings
than my brother/sister. Can we as much as possible, unless it is against the best interests
visit each other? of you or your brother or sister. 66 Your case plan should
specifically set out visitation arrangements for you and your
siblings. 67
What if I would like to change Talk with your attorney and social worker. At the next
the arrangement for visiting hearing, tell the judge how you feel. You can also petition
with my family? the court yourself to modify your visitation plan. See the
section of this booklet called Role of the Courts.
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