What visitation rules must be followed?
Do: • visit your child regularly, if appropriate. It is important that you show your love for your child even though your child is not living with you. • call your caseworker if for some reason you can’t visit when there is a set appointment. • be on time. If you are late, your visit may be cut short or canceled. • talk with your caseworker and the foster parents about your child’s health, progress in school, and adjustment to the foster family. • make prior arrangements with your caseworker before bringing other people to your visit with your child. Don’t: • take your childs clothes and toys that have been brought to the visit with you when you leave, saying, “you may have these when you come home.” Clothes may no longer fit and not being able to take a toy or gift with him or her may upset your child. • mention a specific time or day if your child asks when he or she can go home, unless you have discussed it with your caseworker and you have agreed upon a day and time. Your child wou
