Are stepparents or family members allowed to participate in the interviews?
Stepparents are welcome to attend orientation and they will be included in the social study, as will fiancés and living partners. They must complete the same personal history information as the clients. However, as the first interview is designed to gain historical perspective of the original family unit and the issues of the case, it usually involves just the named clients. All persons living in the home with the children will be interviewed. Children should not attend orientation or the first interview.
