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Regular check-ins after a child's placement are essential for monitoring the child's adjustment, ensuring their needs are being met, and providing support to the foster family. Bi-weekly check-ins strike a balance between offering enough support for the child and the foster family while preventing disruption to daily life. Such frequency allows for early identification of any potential issues and timely interventions, if necessary. It facilitates a more attentive and proactive approach to the child's well-being compared to less frequent check-ins, which might risk overlooking changes in the child's situation.

In contrast, weekly check-ins might be too frequent and could place an undue burden on the foster family, reducing their capacity to adjust and forge attachments with the child. Monthly check-ins might occur too infrequently, risking delays in addressing any emerging concerns. Quarterly check-ins could lead to significant gaps in support and oversight, potentially allowing issues to develop without timely intervention. Therefore, bi-weekly check-ins provide an optimal level of engagement and oversight in the context of child placement.