Gone but not Forgotten: Siblings in the Child Welfare System.

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  • Gone but not Forgotten: Siblings in the Child Welfare System
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  • They are the longest relationships of our life They provide practical and emotional support They connect us to our past and our futures They affirm and re-affirm our identity They may be our primary attachment figure They are a source of unconditional affiliation They know us, our story and our history Why do siblings matter?
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  • Research tells us that for children placed in out of home care siblings may : Ensure the continuity of family Reduce perceived isolation and feelings of sadness Improve the chance of placement stability
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  • Its not just the thinking about him thats bad. It hurts my body the missing him Billie aged 18
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  • How many siblings are we talking about? In Australia we dont exactly know! In Australia there are approximately 39,621 children in OOHC and the number is growing every year Now 7.7 children per thousand aged 0-17 are in care in Australia. Two thirds of children admitted to OOHC are less than nine years old In Australia children are coming into care at a younger age and staying in care longer. ( AIHW, 2013)
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  • How many are siblings? ( 50%-75% USA) How many siblings are placed together in OOHC? (