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  • 1Service universitaire de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, CHRU de Caen, Avenue Georges-Clemenceau, CS 3001, 14033, Caen cedex 9, France.

Soins. Pediatrie, Puericulture
|January 17, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Mothers have a two-month period to reconsider relinquishing a child. During this time, infants may stay in care homes or with foster families, as shared by a retired children

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Area of Science:

  • Child welfare studies
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Family law

Background:

  • Mothers have a legal two-month reconsideration period after deciding to relinquish a child.
  • Infants can be temporarily placed in care homes or with specialized foster families during this period.

Discussion:

  • Explores the experiences of Christiane Hamel, a retired children's nurse who became a foster parent.
  • Highlights the critical role of temporary care arrangements in child welfare.

Key Insights:

  • The reconsideration period offers a crucial window for maternal decision-making and infant stability.
  • Specialized foster care provides a nurturing environment during a vulnerable transition.

Outlook:

  • Potential improvements in support systems for mothers considering relinquishment.
Keywords:
abandonabandonmentadoptionattachementbondcare homeencounterfamille d’accueilfoster familypouponnièrerencontre

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