Kinship care and family preservation services

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You have been called to assess a local family. Jimmy (8yrs), Johnny (4yrs) and Jackson (2yrs) live with their parents just outside of town. Jimmy and Johnny have indications of old bruising on their arms and buttocks. Jackson appears to be the targeted child and has severe bruising on his genitals, buttocks and lower back. He also has faded bruising on his upper arms. Julie is a stay at home mother and Justin works at a local factory. Julie says she "has an alcohol problem" but does not want to participate in AA. Justin is supportive of his wife Julie, and both parents deny abusing the children. You observe that the children appear to be strongly connected to their parents. Jimmy does well at school but his grade have slipped a little. The children deny being abused by anyone. Grandparents live close by but are not able to offer a lot of support to the family. Two aunts have separately expressed concern and each wants the boys removed and placed with her.

1. Apply what you know about family services, kinship care and family preservation services; what services/supports would you recommend be put in place for this family?

2. Would you leave the children in the home or remove them and what is your reasoning?

3. What personal values and biases does this case bring up for you?

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