Using Placement Genograms in Child Welfare Practice.

The article offers information on the placement genogram and its potential uses in child welfare practice. It describes the use of placement genogram as a tool to assess and process the impact of placement experiences on the lives of children placed outside their biological families. It is used graphically to depict the family and placement histories of children in out-of-home care. It helps the children in dealing with the suffered losses and offers the placement providers an opportunity to have a better understanding of the struggles of the children in their care and accordingly develop realistic expectations for these children. It is a valuable tool for those who work with the placed children.