Research shows there are many benefits of keeping sibling groups together when placed outside their family of origin.
Wzmm13.com featured West Michigan Partnership for Children as they explained the benefits of keeping siblings together. Foster Kent Kids also hosted a movie event for families, with the goal of providing information on becoming a foster parent. From the article:
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — There are nearly 600 children in foster care in Kent County and many of those are groups of siblings. Foster Kent Kids is working to keep those siblings together and they need more foster families willing to help with that effort.
For many children in foster care, their sibling has been the only constant presence in their lives. A brother or sister may be the only person who understands and shares their experiences.
Keeping them together also leads to better outcomes. -wzzm13.com authers
You can find out more or view a brief interview on wzzm13.com
