MA DCF is required to preserve and stabilize family life when ever possible MGL 119 51 B 5 maintain the family unit intact 110CMR 1.01 direct their efforts to reunification of child and family 110 CMR 1.02 State parties shall ensure that a child NOT be separated from his/her parents against their will State parties shall respect the RIGHT of the child who is separated from one or both parents to maintain DIRECT contact on a regular basis CRC art 208 31 A 1998 42 USC 13981 2000 Children must be allowed to enjoy the society and companionship of both parents to the greatest extent possible MA Probate and Family Court Guidelines Visitation Parents have a right according to both state and federal constitutions NOT to be deprived by the government constitutionally protected interest to raise their children USC 1,9,10 14 MGL Const PT 1.Art 10 HHS Guiding Principles for Family Centered Practice Core Practice Value Family Centered WWWFRFS Project The family is the primary source for the nurturing and protection of children Parents should be supported and respected in their efforts to nurture children Families are ENTITLED to resources and NONTRADITIONAL supports 7.1 through 7.25 Family Reunification Principles The goal of family reunification services is to reunify families in a TIMELY manner and while children are in placement to STRENGTHEN their connection to their family
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