“Saying goodbye to a parent or trusted caregiver is one of the most traumatic experiences a child will ever have. This book outlines a new, trauma-informed approach to improve that transition, increase family stability, reduce mental health issues for the child, and reduce what can become a lifetime of reliance on social services and medical care.”

…Tania Sossi, MEd, LPC, CPP

In “Relinquished: A trauma-informed framework for supporting children, parents, and permanent caregivers transitioning to permanency,” Tania details her successful approach for a “Relinquishment Framework.” The framework creates cohesion around what can be an incredibly unpredictable future to elevate the care provided to children and families.

“Relinquished” outlines precise, articulated guidelines for professionals working with families and children moving through the relinquishment process. Readers can expect to gain practical tools and protocols they can deploy in their own cases to help children navigate the grieving process and build healthy narratives for their life’s story.

Ultimately, the framework will help the reader to facilitate a child’s transition to permanence, secure stable placements, and build positive attachments. This positive, results-oriented approach will guide readers in supporting improved child mental health outcomes and reduced trauma across the child welfare sector.