[villagemom]

Saw some posts where people are involved in case planning/conferences/meetings and such with SW and Bios.

By MI state law, as FP, we are suppossed to participate in these--ha!--I'm not even sure our agency does these with bio parents! As for case plans, they are suppossed to be updated on a quarterly basis and a copy given to all parties including FP. I have to laugh---the only one I've ever gotten is when the kids have first come into care and I've had to beg for it.

So, I'm curious....

1.How many of you actually get copies of the Parenting Plan on a regular basis?
2. How many of you are actually able to participate in the case planning/meeting/conference...and what has your experience been like? Do you feel like it gives you more of a voice, more control? Or is it just a "nice" thing to make you feel like you have a say.

It just seems like it would make so much sense to include FP in these meetings...we are the ones with the kids 24/7, we have a lot of info on their behaviours while they are in placement that all parties should be aware of and working on together.