If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content. -Leo Tolstoy
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re dealing with an imperfect system? Of course you are. Perfect is a myth. Consequently, serving in foster care requires learning to handle business even when situations are not ideal. Many parents complain about caseworkers. Sometimes it’s difficult to contact a caseworker. Or maybe a case worker seems unconcerned about the child in your care.
Let me assure you, after getting to know many caseworkers I’ve learned that most of them are doing their very best in extremely difficult situations. They have limited funding, excessive caseloads and exposure to intense trauma. They do their jobs because they care about kids. So, no matter how tough it might be, remember we are all on the same team: imperfections and all.
Talk with your caseworker to find the best way to contact them. Email? Phone call? Text?
Ask them who they would like you to call if you cannot get a hold of them.
Be quick to say something positive and encouraging. As the old proverb says, “He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Danielle Ann Verwers 