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Originally Posted by Perfect7
I really never considered reunification as a reason to move, as retarded as that sounds. but it helps me to see that not all kiddos with multiple placements should have red flags raised as having "severe emotional issues". Sometimes, it sounds, it's just what happens.
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My sibling group had about 14 homes (we had to count in their files and ask previous FP) and they were returned home between 3-5 times, depending on the child. Some of the additional placements were b/c FP had spanked them or had been accused of abusing them (I completely understand why the FP did what they did, my kids falsey accused them so they could move), they destroyed everything of value another home had (again to move), one of my kids tried to kill herself, they were moved to be together and apart, they were moved b/c they were endangering other children, made the DH uncomfortable, and many other silly reasons. I would say that even if the moves were not always the child's "fault" it is still a concern b/c it doesn't allow the child to have a stable caregiver leading to attachment issues when they are in a permanent home. We were told our kids were the cream of the crop, no issues at all, they began having sex with each other on the preplacement visits, assaulted me too many times to recall, destroyed their toys within minutes of receiving them, and had no idea how to even act normal for short periods. Good thing we were prepared for the worst.