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I always bring the foster kids in around their birthday and have their portriats taken with the subsidy money I get. I don't do it for the parents. I do it for the child.I send a couple of the pictures to the family with the child at their visitations. I keep a couple for our family and the rest I save for the child and send along with their life books to what ever placement they go to from my home.
There is no reason to feel guilty that the social worker stepped up and set some boundaries with them and it is likely that they are trying to manipulate you into getting what they want.
It's up to the social worker now if/when she will arange for them to have photo's taken of the child with the family. So, try and let it go.
If you haven't already then I'd bring the child yourself to get some portriats done. Your not responsible for the parents and family. Your responsible for the child. to make sure it has a safe secure home, medical care, education etc. Try and focus your attentions on the child and let the social worker handle the family. That's her job.
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