Have you ever struggled with breaking down the protective walls with youth and children on your caseload?

This article has examples of how to build strong relationships with the youth and children on your caseload to increase their involvement in the diligent search. Building trust between you and the youth and children on your caseload is important in the family finding & diligent search process. When the youth feel safe and comfortable with you, they are more likely to share information that will help locate those long-lost relatives and connections.