“I never thought I’d be tucking my son in again,” says one mother who recently reunited with her child after a year apart. “All Star helped me get there—without judgment, just support.”
This June, in honor of National Reunification Month, All Star Children’s Foundation recognizes the children longing to return home, the parents working to rebuild their lives, and the professionals guiding them toward healing. Through trauma-informed mental health care, structured family visits, and ongoing support for both children and caregivers, All Star helps families reconnect and recover—together.
In foster care, reunification is often the primary goal—and the most powerful outcome. “Reunification is more than a plan; it’s about belonging, safety, and love,” says Dr. Kristin Hoffman, Chief of Programs at All Star. “When children can reunify with their parents safely, that’s a powerful expression of healing. Our role is to walk alongside children and families as they work to become whole again.”
She adds, “National Reunification Month reminds us that every child deserves a permanent, loving home—and that with the right support, many families can be restored. All Star Children’s Foundation is proud to stand beside those families and help make reunification a reality.”
All Star’s approach to supporting reunification includes:
- Early, ongoing communication between foster caregivers and birth parents beginning the day of placement;
- Supportive, consistent visitation to help children and parents rebuild trust;
- Collaborative family team meetings with caregivers, clinicians, and child welfare professionals;
- Multidisciplinary partnerships that honor each family’s history, culture, and strengths while addressing adversity.
On its Campus of Hope and Healing, All Star provides both children and their parents with mental health services that address past trauma and strengthen their ability to move forward together. These services go beyond compliance—they nurture resilience and help rebuild the relationships that matter most.
