06/11/2026
A family's journey toward healing sometimes looks like a dining room table covered in crayons that siblings left behind. Other times, it looks like a disheveled couch after storytime. It can be a game of tag outside, sharing favorite treats at a picnic table, or cooking a fresh meal in the kitchen. And still other times, it looks like a damp towel left on the side of a tub or a near-empty box of tissues on the coffee table.
These moments of healing, full of both joy and heartache, happen every day in our Support Centers across the state. Last year, we welcomed these moments in the 4,971 family visitations that took place in our Support Centers. This year, we've already hosted more than 2,000 visits, and that many more moments of healing.
Behind every number is a child eager to see their parent, a caregiver working toward restoration, and a family taking one more step toward being together again.
Our Support Centers are safe, private, family-oriented spaces where children and their families can spend meaningful time together during foster care. They are places where parents and children can laugh, play, talk, celebrate milestones, and simply practice being family.
Family visitations are one of the strongest contributors to successful, safe, and appropriate reunifications. During National Reunification Month, we're reminded of the pivotal role our Support Centers play in providing welcoming spaces where those visits can happen.
Thank you to everyone who helps make these moments possible. ๐
