While a journal entry may detail the day to day activities, struggles and successes in a child's life, the discussion module enables your foster care team to engage around a specific issue or topic. As the author of a discussion post, it's essential to get the feedback and perspective of others on the team. As a member of the team, it's also helpful to see everyone else's perspectives as each professional is able to draw from their background, experiences and professional training.
Discussions help create the clearest picture possible around a certain topic. This leads to highly informative feedback which in turn leads to better strategies, a higher level of care for the foster child, and more support for the foster parent.