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[quote=Anonymous]OP, this isn't an issue of social worker bias - it is actually the law that reunification be the first goal.  Children want to be with their parents - even when the parent(s) is harmful to them.  The parent/child bond is powerful and deep and severing that connections is often extremely traumatic and damaging for a child.

Parents can have their children removed for many reasons.  Some of the most common are drug addiction related problems, but a child can be removed from the home if one parent is abusive.  So, imagine a scenario with an abusive/neglectful father.  The child(ren) might be taken from the home.  The mother might find a way to leave the relationship, establish herself independently and demonstrate her ability to protect and care for her kids.  That can take significant time. But if she is able to rebuild her life - doesn't she deserve to parent her child?  Doesn't the child deserve to be with his/her mother?  Just one example of course, but there are lots of scenarios in which a parent can make changes that make it possible for them to parent again, or another family member can step up to provide a home for a child.

It is incredibly hard on the fostering family, sure, but terminating parental rights is a very, very serious matter and not one that is ever easy or without negative impact on a child (even in the cases where it is the best solution).[/quote]

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