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June 21, 2010
DETROIT - A first-ever "Family Reunification Day" will be held June 24, Wayne County Circuit Chief Judge Virgil C. Smith announced today. The event is being held in conjunction with the first National Reunification Day, which is sponsored by the American Bar Association and other national organizations.
The Wayne County court celebration will honor families who, despite court-ordered out-of-home care placement for their children, successfully complied with specific court requirements and were reunited with their children.
Smith explained that when child abuse or neglect occurs, children may be removed from their home to ensure their safety and well-being. Parents are provided with services to address the challenges that led to their children's removal. Reunification efforts take time, commitment and investment of time and resources by parent, family members, case managers, attorneys, courts and the community.
"A significant part of the work done in the juvenile section is to help reunite children with their families," Smith said. "This celebration is to honor and recognize mothers and fathers who have worked hard and overcome obstacles to change their lives and make their homes safe for their children."
The June 24 event will take place in Room 1511 at 2 p.m. in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. Smith, along with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Maura Corrigan and other distinguished guests, will honor families and their support partners. Case managers, foster parents and relative caregivers will be recognized in addition to the families.
More than 3,500 children were successfully reunited with their families in 2009.
"All children deserve a safe and loving home, and our goal is always to return children to their birth parents," Michigan Department of Human Services Director Ismael Ahmed said. "We celebrate all of the people involved in partnering with parents to make that happen because it's the best outcome for children."
The celebration is also aimed at promoting awareness of the importance of family reunification efforts for children in foster care. In part due to those efforts, there were fewer children in foster care in 2009.
Smith added that "All the organizations involved join in offering our heartfelt congratulations to those families that have made the safety and well being of their children their number one priority. Family Reunification Day recognizes and acknowledges the successful efforts of thousands of families that have reunited and provided for the safety of their children." He also thanked Wayne County MDHHS promoting the importance of family reunification throughout Wayne County.", "for actively supporting this celebration
A Reception will follow the ceremony.
Editor's Note: Advance media credentialing is required to photograph or video this event. Please contact Marsha Cusic at 313-224-5430 or Marsha.Cusic@3rdcc.org for credentialing information.