Jaycee Dugard , born August 27 , is reuniting with her family after five years . The boy is staying with his father 's family under child welfare supervision , according to CNN affiliate WSIL . People who return to their families after years away often feel conflicted about it . Expert : Do n't force the person who has been away to talk about their past . It 's important to go about day - to - day activities , such as grocery shopping .
Jaycee Dugard , born August 27 , is reuniting with her family after five years . People who return to their families after years away often feel conflicted about it . Expert : Do n't force the person who has been away to talk about their past . It 's important to go about day - to - day activities , such as grocery shopping .