Sibling/Birth Family Visitation
Supporting siblings who need therapeutic assistance when visiting with siblings. The children's feelings with regard to their separation from siblings are explored and processed. CRI is further available to families who are determining whether an open adoption agreement is right for them and to assist with challenges that open contact with birth family members may present.
Placement and Post Placement Services
Birth Parent Counseling
Social workers are available to help support birth parents through the TPR process, help them process their feelings of guilt, loss and letting go, and assist them in exploring their options with regard to what is in their children's best interest. Assistance in preparing for a goodbye visit for both parent and child is offered if necessary.
Therapeutic Mentoring Program
CRI developed a therapeutic mentoring program, in response to the growing need for children to have positive, long term relationships with adults. Children referred to the program will be matched with an adult mentor who will connect with the child on a weekly basis to work on therapeutic goals such as social skills, anger management, and community appropriateness.
Post Adoption Support
It is CRI's belief that families who receive support services on a long term basis have the least risk of adoption disruption. The focus of post adoption support emphasizes empowering and strengthening the family unit, as well as giving families the tools and confidence to navigate various systems, address issues as they arise, and parent effectively.
For more information about Additional Services please e-mail us at pwilliams_criinc.org or call Pam Williams at 860-665-9478 ext. 407
