This document provides an overview of best practices in out-of-home foster care placements based on research from 2004-2009 in the United States. It discusses types of placements like foster homes and group homes, as well as problems that can occur like separation of siblings or instability. Some recommended best practices include pre-screening foster homes for suitable matches, providing consistent medical/dental/academic services, recruiting mentors for children, reducing social worker turnover, and minimizing multiple placements. Suggested applications are also provided for how to implement some of the best practices.
Exploring the array of influence on the construction of child neglectBASPCAN
The document summarizes key findings from a doctoral thesis that explored how child neglect is defined and categorized. It discusses three data sources used: interviews with child welfare professionals, observations of social work offices, and case conference minutes. It then outlines characteristics commonly seen in neglected children, such as living in unsuitable homes, young age, and parental issues like substance abuse. The definition of neglect used in assessments is also provided. Finally, it discusses perspectives of different professionals and how understandings of neglect can vary depending on role, training, and personal views.
This document discusses the use of a trauma-informed approach for working with children in out-of-home care. It notes that children in care often have high rates of mental health disorders, placement disruptions, and poor outcomes due to unaddressed trauma histories. While these children need services, uptake is low. The document advocates using a trauma lens to understand children's behaviors and difficulties forming attachments with carers. It describes a therapeutic foster care training program developed to address these issues by educating carers on the impacts of trauma, attachment, and effective parenting strategies to meet children's neurodevelopmental and attachment needs.
An analysis of the Impact of the support provided by the Area Family Support ...BASPCAN
This document summarizes research on the implementation and outcomes of multi-agency family support teams (AFSTs) in the UK. The AFSTs aimed to improve outcomes for vulnerable families through a holistic, early intervention approach. The research evaluated 15 case study families and found that the AFSTs were able to address complex family needs, prevent issues from worsening, and improve outcomes through intensive, direct support and advocacy. Common positive outcomes included improved family finances, housing stability, engagement in education/activities, mental health, and inter-family relationships. The AFST approach showed early signs of cost-effectiveness compared to traditional services.
1. The document summarizes a study comparing parenting challenges among grandparent caregivers and other relative caregivers.
2. Survey results showed grandparent caregivers experienced higher levels of parenting stress and were older than other relative caregivers.
3. Qualitative focus groups found both groups experienced similar stressors from the children's behavior and biological parents, but grandparent caregivers faced additional stress from caring for aging spouses and feelings of guilt.
4. The conclusions call for better mental health services for kinship families and recognition of grandparent caregivers' unique needs.
The document discusses using a trauma-informed lens when working with children in out-of-home care. It notes that children in care often have high rates of mental health disorders and complex needs due to experiencing trauma such as abuse and neglect. While these children need various services and supports, many do not access them. The document advocates for a trauma-informed therapeutic foster care training program that focuses on helping foster carers understand the impact of trauma and how to support children's recovery through safe, nurturing relationships.
The document discusses resilience from an ecological perspective, recognizing that individual, family, and environmental factors all interact to influence a child's resilience. It defines resilience as the ability to recover from adversity and identifies both risk factors, such as parental mental health issues or discrimination, and protective factors, like strong family support or a sense of cultural belonging, that impact resilience. The document emphasizes that responses to risk are heterogeneous and that understanding a child's full ecological context is important for properly assessing resilience and needs.
The information contained in these slides was shared during NAEYC's 2016 Institute for Professional Development conference held in Baltimore, Maryland June 5-8, 2016. These slides consolidate much of the early intervention information shared by SFL's Director of Early Childhood Education Initiatives, Kamna Seth, and Senior Manager, Gauri Shirali-Deo. The topic presented, Understanding Early Intervention: Reflecting on the Scope, Need for Early Diagnosis, and Implementation of Early Intervention, underscores the importance of identifying developmental delays and developing educational strategies to address the needs of diverse learners.
Kaleidoscope provides various foster care programs for youth, including therapeutic foster care, specialized programs for adolescents and medically complex youth, and transitional living services for youth up to age 21. They take a strengths-based approach and focus on building relationships to provide case management, therapy, life skills training, and other services to support youth and their foster families. The organization also coordinates systems of care and transitional living programs to stabilize placements and support youth beyond age 18 with independent living, education, employment assistance and other services.
Exploring the array of influence on the construction of child neglectBASPCAN
The document summarizes key findings from a doctoral thesis that explored how child neglect is defined and categorized. It discusses three data sources used: interviews with child welfare professionals, observations of social work offices, and case conference minutes. It then outlines characteristics commonly seen in neglected children, such as living in unsuitable homes, young age, and parental issues like substance abuse. The definition of neglect used in assessments is also provided. Finally, it discusses perspectives of different professionals and how understandings of neglect can vary depending on role, training, and personal views.
This document discusses the use of a trauma-informed approach for working with children in out-of-home care. It notes that children in care often have high rates of mental health disorders, placement disruptions, and poor outcomes due to unaddressed trauma histories. While these children need services, uptake is low. The document advocates using a trauma lens to understand children's behaviors and difficulties forming attachments with carers. It describes a therapeutic foster care training program developed to address these issues by educating carers on the impacts of trauma, attachment, and effective parenting strategies to meet children's neurodevelopmental and attachment needs.
An analysis of the Impact of the support provided by the Area Family Support ...BASPCAN
This document summarizes research on the implementation and outcomes of multi-agency family support teams (AFSTs) in the UK. The AFSTs aimed to improve outcomes for vulnerable families through a holistic, early intervention approach. The research evaluated 15 case study families and found that the AFSTs were able to address complex family needs, prevent issues from worsening, and improve outcomes through intensive, direct support and advocacy. Common positive outcomes included improved family finances, housing stability, engagement in education/activities, mental health, and inter-family relationships. The AFST approach showed early signs of cost-effectiveness compared to traditional services.
1. The document summarizes a study comparing parenting challenges among grandparent caregivers and other relative caregivers.
2. Survey results showed grandparent caregivers experienced higher levels of parenting stress and were older than other relative caregivers.
3. Qualitative focus groups found both groups experienced similar stressors from the children's behavior and biological parents, but grandparent caregivers faced additional stress from caring for aging spouses and feelings of guilt.
4. The conclusions call for better mental health services for kinship families and recognition of grandparent caregivers' unique needs.
The document discusses using a trauma-informed lens when working with children in out-of-home care. It notes that children in care often have high rates of mental health disorders and complex needs due to experiencing trauma such as abuse and neglect. While these children need various services and supports, many do not access them. The document advocates for a trauma-informed therapeutic foster care training program that focuses on helping foster carers understand the impact of trauma and how to support children's recovery through safe, nurturing relationships.
The document discusses resilience from an ecological perspective, recognizing that individual, family, and environmental factors all interact to influence a child's resilience. It defines resilience as the ability to recover from adversity and identifies both risk factors, such as parental mental health issues or discrimination, and protective factors, like strong family support or a sense of cultural belonging, that impact resilience. The document emphasizes that responses to risk are heterogeneous and that understanding a child's full ecological context is important for properly assessing resilience and needs.
The information contained in these slides was shared during NAEYC's 2016 Institute for Professional Development conference held in Baltimore, Maryland June 5-8, 2016. These slides consolidate much of the early intervention information shared by SFL's Director of Early Childhood Education Initiatives, Kamna Seth, and Senior Manager, Gauri Shirali-Deo. The topic presented, Understanding Early Intervention: Reflecting on the Scope, Need for Early Diagnosis, and Implementation of Early Intervention, underscores the importance of identifying developmental delays and developing educational strategies to address the needs of diverse learners.
Kaleidoscope provides various foster care programs for youth, including therapeutic foster care, specialized programs for adolescents and medically complex youth, and transitional living services for youth up to age 21. They take a strengths-based approach and focus on building relationships to provide case management, therapy, life skills training, and other services to support youth and their foster families. The organization also coordinates systems of care and transitional living programs to stabilize placements and support youth beyond age 18 with independent living, education, employment assistance and other services.
1. The document provides guidance on developing and implementing an effective behavioral intervention plan (BIP) that focuses on replacing problematic behaviors with desired behaviors.
2. It outlines key components of a BIP including linking interventions to the function of behaviors, developing therapeutic approaches, ensuring plan integrity, and evaluating effectiveness.
3. Guidelines are provided for making intervention decisions based on objective data collection and monitoring of the student's behavior over time.
The document discusses the impact of social learning theory on child development and behavior. It summarizes a new policy from the Department of Job and Family Services regarding removing children from homes with issues like substance abuse, domestic violence, or child abuse. While intended to protect children, the policy may sever family ties too quickly. Removing a child after only one documented incident could negatively impact the child's development and sense of security. A better approach may be empowering parents with issues to continue treatment and counseling while living with their children, to support both the child's needs and positive behavior changes.
Rider, 2005 Comparison of CW-BH Values and PrinciplesFrank Rider
This document compares the principles of behavioral health and child welfare systems. Some key similarities include the importance of collaboration with children and families, individualized service planning, and providing services in the least restrictive environment possible. Some differences include behavioral health's focus on functional outcomes while child welfare focuses on safety, permanency and well-being. The document also stresses the importance of coordination across systems serving children, culturally competent services, and planning for transitions.
From Uganda to Lebanon: Experiences with Integrating Early Childhood Developm...CORE Group
This document discusses integrating early childhood development, health and nutrition programs in Uganda and Lebanon. It provides an overview of early childhood development and the importance of a holistic approach. It then details a project in Northern Uganda that trained health staff and peer educators to provide early childhood development messages to caregivers. Evaluation findings showed improvements in caregiver-child relationships, health behaviors, and decreased family violence. The document argues that early childhood development can help address protection issues by promoting nurturing relationships and protective factors against child abuse and neglect.
Raising the Bar: Child Welfare’s Shift Towards Well-Beingmdanielsfirstfocus
The document discusses promoting social and emotional well-being for children and families through an integrated approach. It presents a developmental framework for well-being that identifies four domains: cognitive functioning, physical health and development, behavioral/emotional functioning, and social functioning. It also discusses using screening, assessment, evidence-based interventions, case planning, and progress monitoring to achieve outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being. Key strategies discussed include addressing trauma, building workforce capacity, and collaborating across agencies and systems.
Pat Dolan, Professor and Carmel Devaney, Lecturer and Researcher UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, School of Political Science and Sociology, Research and Innovation Centre, NUI Galway – Family support for families at risk, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
The document provides guidelines for schools on addressing student truancy through early intervention and referral to the Regional Office of Education (ROE) Truancy Intervention Program if needed. It defines truancy and chronic truancy according to Illinois school code. Schools are advised to have enforceable attendance policies that require documentation for absences once a student exceeds a certain threshold of missed school. The document outlines recommended pre-referral actions schools should take to address attendance issues before making a referral to the ROE. It provides details on completing the referral form and what happens after a referral is made, including the ROE case manager contacting the family.
Sandra Alletto has over 20 years of experience in medical social work, providing case management, discharge planning, assessments, counseling, and care coordination in settings such as hospitals, home health, hospice, and dialysis centers. She has a Master's in Social Work from USC with a concentration in military health and clinical trauma. Her experience includes providing brief therapies, counseling, and care transitions from facility to home. She is skilled in areas such as trauma treatment, grief counseling, and care for elderly patients.
This document summarizes the findings of the Committee on Integrating the Science of Early Childhood Development. The committee concluded that early experiences influence brain development and that nurturing relationships are important for healthy development. However, early intervention programs that work are rarely simple or inexpensive. The committee made recommendations for policy and practice, including giving greater attention to social-emotional development, recognizing the importance of early childhood educators, enhancing support for working families, and reducing fragmentation of policies and services to better support early childhood development.
The document discusses early intervention strategies for children aged 0-18 and makes several recommendations. It recommends that 19 top early intervention programs be expanded, 15 Early Intervention Places be established locally to spearhead development, and an independent Early Intervention Foundation be created to support local efforts and expansion of effective programs. The foundation would maintain a database of cost-effective local programs and encourage new investment in early intervention.
Family assessment guideline each student will perform a family asaman39650
This document provides guidelines for students to conduct a family assessment. It outlines the steps students must take which include: choosing a family to assess during a community rotation, determining a family nursing diagnosis after completing the assessment, and developing a care plan for that diagnosis. The document then provides tables to gather data on the family's profile, biophysical considerations, safety, health practices, developmental stage, and current health assessment. Students will use this data to identify the family's nursing diagnosis and create a plan of care.
The document discusses Family Assertive Community Treatment (FACT), a program run by Heartland Alliance that provides services to at-risk homeless families in Chicago. FACT uses a harm reduction approach and team of professionals to provide comprehensive services including mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, parenting support, housing assistance, and more directly to families in their homes and communities. The principles of harm reduction emphasized by FACT include meeting clients where they are, recognizing any reduction in risky behavior, and focusing on clients' strengths and self-determination.
Adjustment period a report on how paediatricians can help divorced parentsZachary_Guest
When kids get sick, parents typically take their children to the paediatrician’s office. The role of a paediatrician, however, goes beyond administering medical care. One report revealed that paediatricians could be instrumental to helping parents understand their children, thereby helping the young one cope with the changes in his or her life.
David Beans presented on family counseling for children with attachment disorders. He has experience working with these children and currently 4 out of 6 clients in his program have attachment disorders. Attachment disorders stem from a failure to form healthy attachments with caregivers which can lead to problems with relationships, behavior, and mental health. Family counseling aims to enhance the child's attachment relationships, teach parenting skills, provide psychoeducation, and help reduce problematic behaviors through interventions like social skills training and play therapy. The goal is to involve both the child and caregivers in treatment to create lasting change.
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Childhood Trauma atchison
This is an introduction to concepts of childhood trauma and the role of occupational therapy as a team member in comprehensive assessment and intervention
Presentation slides from the Hunter Institute's recent Youth Mental Health: Engaging Schools and Families event with Professor Mark Weist. For more info visit www.himh.org.au
ICWES15 - Elder Care Impact on Higher Education. Presented by Dr Gretalyn M L...Engineers Australia
The document discusses the challenges faced by faculty who are caregivers for both children and elderly family members, known as the "sandwich generation". It summarizes survey results from Washington State University that found the majority of caregivers were women between ages 36-65 who spent over 20 hours a week providing care. This caregiving responsibilities caused increased stress, less time for work and negatively impacted their work-life balance and relationships. The document proposes a backup dependent care program to provide temporary care when regular arrangements break down, to help support faculty caregivers.
1) The study examined the relationship between parental communication and body image among 30 University of California, Santa Barbara students.
2) It found that high levels of parent communication were correlated with high levels of body satisfaction in students.
3) Mother-daughter and mother-son relationships appeared to be most important in developing a healthy body image.
Cat foster 1.0: Creating a cat foster networkAmPetsAlive
Foster networks provide shelters with more space and resources to care for cats by utilizing foster homes. To start a foster network, shelters need systems to track cats placed in foster care, follow up with fosters, and documentation. They also require applications, manuals, FAQs, and staff/volunteers to approve and support fosters. Communication tools like email and social media help shelters stay connected to fosters. Building a network involves recruiting through ads, flyers, volunteers and asking existing adopters and contacts to spread the word about fostering opportunities.
Animal Welfare League NSW - Annual Report 2013Wendy Cohen
This annual report summarizes the activities of the Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL) for the 2012-2013 year. Some key highlights include: AWL cared for nearly 13,000 animals total, increased adoption rates at two shelters, treated over 9,000 animals at their veterinary hospital, responded to over 1,000 reports of animal cruelty, and had over 750 animals adopted through their volunteer branches. The report provides details on AWL's operations, achievements, and financial results for the year and expresses thanks to the volunteers and supporters who help their mission.
1. The document provides guidance on developing and implementing an effective behavioral intervention plan (BIP) that focuses on replacing problematic behaviors with desired behaviors.
2. It outlines key components of a BIP including linking interventions to the function of behaviors, developing therapeutic approaches, ensuring plan integrity, and evaluating effectiveness.
3. Guidelines are provided for making intervention decisions based on objective data collection and monitoring of the student's behavior over time.
The document discusses the impact of social learning theory on child development and behavior. It summarizes a new policy from the Department of Job and Family Services regarding removing children from homes with issues like substance abuse, domestic violence, or child abuse. While intended to protect children, the policy may sever family ties too quickly. Removing a child after only one documented incident could negatively impact the child's development and sense of security. A better approach may be empowering parents with issues to continue treatment and counseling while living with their children, to support both the child's needs and positive behavior changes.
Rider, 2005 Comparison of CW-BH Values and PrinciplesFrank Rider
This document compares the principles of behavioral health and child welfare systems. Some key similarities include the importance of collaboration with children and families, individualized service planning, and providing services in the least restrictive environment possible. Some differences include behavioral health's focus on functional outcomes while child welfare focuses on safety, permanency and well-being. The document also stresses the importance of coordination across systems serving children, culturally competent services, and planning for transitions.
From Uganda to Lebanon: Experiences with Integrating Early Childhood Developm...CORE Group
This document discusses integrating early childhood development, health and nutrition programs in Uganda and Lebanon. It provides an overview of early childhood development and the importance of a holistic approach. It then details a project in Northern Uganda that trained health staff and peer educators to provide early childhood development messages to caregivers. Evaluation findings showed improvements in caregiver-child relationships, health behaviors, and decreased family violence. The document argues that early childhood development can help address protection issues by promoting nurturing relationships and protective factors against child abuse and neglect.
Raising the Bar: Child Welfare’s Shift Towards Well-Beingmdanielsfirstfocus
The document discusses promoting social and emotional well-being for children and families through an integrated approach. It presents a developmental framework for well-being that identifies four domains: cognitive functioning, physical health and development, behavioral/emotional functioning, and social functioning. It also discusses using screening, assessment, evidence-based interventions, case planning, and progress monitoring to achieve outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being. Key strategies discussed include addressing trauma, building workforce capacity, and collaborating across agencies and systems.
Pat Dolan, Professor and Carmel Devaney, Lecturer and Researcher UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, School of Political Science and Sociology, Research and Innovation Centre, NUI Galway – Family support for families at risk, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
The document provides guidelines for schools on addressing student truancy through early intervention and referral to the Regional Office of Education (ROE) Truancy Intervention Program if needed. It defines truancy and chronic truancy according to Illinois school code. Schools are advised to have enforceable attendance policies that require documentation for absences once a student exceeds a certain threshold of missed school. The document outlines recommended pre-referral actions schools should take to address attendance issues before making a referral to the ROE. It provides details on completing the referral form and what happens after a referral is made, including the ROE case manager contacting the family.
Sandra Alletto has over 20 years of experience in medical social work, providing case management, discharge planning, assessments, counseling, and care coordination in settings such as hospitals, home health, hospice, and dialysis centers. She has a Master's in Social Work from USC with a concentration in military health and clinical trauma. Her experience includes providing brief therapies, counseling, and care transitions from facility to home. She is skilled in areas such as trauma treatment, grief counseling, and care for elderly patients.
This document summarizes the findings of the Committee on Integrating the Science of Early Childhood Development. The committee concluded that early experiences influence brain development and that nurturing relationships are important for healthy development. However, early intervention programs that work are rarely simple or inexpensive. The committee made recommendations for policy and practice, including giving greater attention to social-emotional development, recognizing the importance of early childhood educators, enhancing support for working families, and reducing fragmentation of policies and services to better support early childhood development.
The document discusses early intervention strategies for children aged 0-18 and makes several recommendations. It recommends that 19 top early intervention programs be expanded, 15 Early Intervention Places be established locally to spearhead development, and an independent Early Intervention Foundation be created to support local efforts and expansion of effective programs. The foundation would maintain a database of cost-effective local programs and encourage new investment in early intervention.
Family assessment guideline each student will perform a family asaman39650
This document provides guidelines for students to conduct a family assessment. It outlines the steps students must take which include: choosing a family to assess during a community rotation, determining a family nursing diagnosis after completing the assessment, and developing a care plan for that diagnosis. The document then provides tables to gather data on the family's profile, biophysical considerations, safety, health practices, developmental stage, and current health assessment. Students will use this data to identify the family's nursing diagnosis and create a plan of care.
The document discusses Family Assertive Community Treatment (FACT), a program run by Heartland Alliance that provides services to at-risk homeless families in Chicago. FACT uses a harm reduction approach and team of professionals to provide comprehensive services including mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, parenting support, housing assistance, and more directly to families in their homes and communities. The principles of harm reduction emphasized by FACT include meeting clients where they are, recognizing any reduction in risky behavior, and focusing on clients' strengths and self-determination.
Adjustment period a report on how paediatricians can help divorced parentsZachary_Guest
When kids get sick, parents typically take their children to the paediatrician’s office. The role of a paediatrician, however, goes beyond administering medical care. One report revealed that paediatricians could be instrumental to helping parents understand their children, thereby helping the young one cope with the changes in his or her life.
David Beans presented on family counseling for children with attachment disorders. He has experience working with these children and currently 4 out of 6 clients in his program have attachment disorders. Attachment disorders stem from a failure to form healthy attachments with caregivers which can lead to problems with relationships, behavior, and mental health. Family counseling aims to enhance the child's attachment relationships, teach parenting skills, provide psychoeducation, and help reduce problematic behaviors through interventions like social skills training and play therapy. The goal is to involve both the child and caregivers in treatment to create lasting change.
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Childhood Trauma atchison
This is an introduction to concepts of childhood trauma and the role of occupational therapy as a team member in comprehensive assessment and intervention
Presentation slides from the Hunter Institute's recent Youth Mental Health: Engaging Schools and Families event with Professor Mark Weist. For more info visit www.himh.org.au
ICWES15 - Elder Care Impact on Higher Education. Presented by Dr Gretalyn M L...Engineers Australia
The document discusses the challenges faced by faculty who are caregivers for both children and elderly family members, known as the "sandwich generation". It summarizes survey results from Washington State University that found the majority of caregivers were women between ages 36-65 who spent over 20 hours a week providing care. This caregiving responsibilities caused increased stress, less time for work and negatively impacted their work-life balance and relationships. The document proposes a backup dependent care program to provide temporary care when regular arrangements break down, to help support faculty caregivers.
1) The study examined the relationship between parental communication and body image among 30 University of California, Santa Barbara students.
2) It found that high levels of parent communication were correlated with high levels of body satisfaction in students.
3) Mother-daughter and mother-son relationships appeared to be most important in developing a healthy body image.
Cat foster 1.0: Creating a cat foster networkAmPetsAlive
Foster networks provide shelters with more space and resources to care for cats by utilizing foster homes. To start a foster network, shelters need systems to track cats placed in foster care, follow up with fosters, and documentation. They also require applications, manuals, FAQs, and staff/volunteers to approve and support fosters. Communication tools like email and social media help shelters stay connected to fosters. Building a network involves recruiting through ads, flyers, volunteers and asking existing adopters and contacts to spread the word about fostering opportunities.
Animal Welfare League NSW - Annual Report 2013Wendy Cohen
This annual report summarizes the activities of the Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL) for the 2012-2013 year. Some key highlights include: AWL cared for nearly 13,000 animals total, increased adoption rates at two shelters, treated over 9,000 animals at their veterinary hospital, responded to over 1,000 reports of animal cruelty, and had over 750 animals adopted through their volunteer branches. The report provides details on AWL's operations, achievements, and financial results for the year and expresses thanks to the volunteers and supporters who help their mission.
Diving Deeper into the Million Cat Challenge: Capacity for CareKate Hurley
This lecture was presented by Dr. Kate F. Hurley at the Midwest Veterinarian Conference in February, 2016.
The Million Cat Challenge is a five year, shelter-based campaign to save one million cats from euthanasia by standardizing five initiatives in North American shelters. This presentation is focused on Capacity for Care, the heartbeat of the Million Cat Challenge. This presentation assumes some familiarity with the topic. If you'd like to learn more about Capacity for Care, the slide deck titled The Million Cat Challenge will provide a nice overview of the Challenge and the five initiatives.
This document outlines licensing rules for foster family homes and foster family group homes in Michigan. It contains 5 parts that cover general provisions, the application and licensing process, requirements for the foster home, foster care standards, and reporting/recordkeeping obligations. Key points include qualifications for foster parents and other household members, home evaluation criteria like physical structure and capacity, standards of care for foster children's well-being, safety, education and activities, and responsibilities to report issues and maintain records. The purpose is to establish baseline rules and procedures to ensure the safe and proper operation of foster care facilities in the state.
This document is a settlement agreement between Sharon Logan, Paw Protectors Inc. and Orange County Animal Care regarding a lawsuit concerning OCAC's animal impoundment policies and practices. Key terms of the settlement include: OCAC will not euthanize animals within statutory holding periods except under specific circumstances; OCAC will release animals to rescue groups prior to euthanasia under certain conditions; OCAC will amend some of its internal policies; OCAC will provide monthly documentation on euthanized animals to Plaintiffs for review; and the court will retain jurisdiction to enforce the settlement until November 2017. Both parties agree to dismiss the lawsuit and release all claims against each other regarding the matters in the complaint.
The document provides an overview of Michigan's child protective services system and court process for children placed in foster care. It discusses how Child Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse and neglect and the various hearings, including preliminary, pre-trial, adjudication, dispositional, and review hearings that are part of the court process to determine placement and services for the children. The goal is to ensure children's safety, make decisions in their best interests, and, if possible, reunify them with their families.
Presentation w ith sources and full informationguest4fcc5da
This document provides information on best practices for out-of-home foster care placements based on research from 2004-2009. It discusses types of placements like foster homes and group homes, as well as problems that can occur with placements like instability and separation of siblings. Nine best practices are then presented: 1) pre-screening homes for suitable matches, 2) providing consistent medical/academic services, 3) matching mentors to children, 4) reducing social worker turnover, 5) minimizing multiple placements, 6) increasing involvement in case planning, 7) decreasing time in placements, 8) encouraging attachment bonding, and 9) considering biological and foster family bonds for permanency placements. Suggested applications are provided for each best practice.
This document summarizes key findings from two studies on permanence for children in foster care or adopted. The Belonging and Permanence study found that children who experienced unstable foster care had higher rates of mental health and academic issues compared to those adopted or in stable foster care. A second study found that subjective perceptions of permanence and belonging were complex for foster children, depending on their relationships and feelings towards birth parents. The document emphasizes the importance of early permanent placement for children in care to reduce placement disruption and improve long-term outcomes.
The document discusses the importance of early diagnosis and support for children with disabilities. It notes that most brain development occurs before age 3, and early educational intervention can improve long-term outcomes. However, barriers like a lack of resources, knowledge, and acceptance can delay diagnosis and access to support services. The document advocates for support that is high-quality, timely, frequent, sustained, integrated, family-centered, and empowering in order to minimize the impacts of disability on both the child and family.
Early childhood home visiting programs can help address the needs of young homeless children and families by targeting services to high-risk populations. Several proven home visiting models, such as Early Head Start and Nurse-Family Partnership, focus on child development, healthcare access, and parenting support. Successful partnerships have integrated housing/homelessness services with child development interventions to meet families' long-term needs. States are encouraged to prioritize home visiting services for at-risk groups including low-income families, teenage parents, those with substance abuse issues, and families involved with child welfare.
Presentation to the LA County Commission for Children and Families - 6.3.13Angela M. Vázquez
1) Approximately 12.8% (1,509) of children under age 5 in the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) caseload attended public early childhood education programs in 2011.
2) Children known to child welfare agencies face numerous risk factors for developmental delays and poor academic and life outcomes without access to high-quality early education programs.
3) Coordinating policies and practices between child welfare, early childhood education, and other social services can help address risks, promote child well-being, and achieve safety and permanency goals for at-risk children.
This document discusses adopting a public health approach to improving parenting practices in order to reduce behavior problems in children. It notes that while evidence-based parenting programs have been shown to be effective, few parents participate in them due to limited availability and engagement challenges. A public health approach aims to strengthen parenting skills across whole populations using a variety of minimally intensive formats to maximize reach, including self-administered materials, brief consultations, and online/TV programs. This broader reach can achieve greater impacts on children's outcomes than traditional intensive formats alone. The Triple P Positive Parenting Program is presented as a model that incorporates different levels of support.
Arrow Adoption Training for Kinship FamiliesArrowMarketing
This document provides information on various topics related to foster care and adoption. It discusses separation, grief, loss, the roles of Child Protective Services and Arrow case managers. It also covers special needs adoption, transracial and cross-cultural adoption, ways to prevent disruption or dissolution, and community resources. Regarding transracial adoption, it suggests finding mentors and role models for the child's culture, making new connections in diverse communities, acknowledging racism, embracing new traditions, and keeping open conversations about race.
Radiah Acosta has over 15 years of experience working in social services. She has held several roles providing counseling, case management, and educational services to help at-risk populations. Currently, she is an Education Site Coordinator helping pregnant and parenting teens complete high school and transition to self-sufficiency. Previously, she has served as a Property Manager, Foster Care Case Manager, Clinical Case Manager, Service Coordinator, and Family Service Worker/Social Worker.
This document discusses family assessment in pediatric nursing. It states that comprehensive family assessment is important for developing an effective treatment plan and involves gathering information from multiple sources to understand what the family knows and can do to support the child's development. The nurse's role is to collect assessment data through observation and active listening when interacting with patients and families. Key areas of assessment include the family structure and environment, socioeconomic factors, educational background, and how the family functions. High quality assessments are child-centered, identify strengths as well as difficulties, and are ongoing rather than a single event. Barriers to assessment include balancing focus between the child and family relationships while avoiding bias. The document also provides examples of tools like genograms and ecomaps
Kinship care, where children are raised by extended family instead of parents, is a growing practice. Kinship caregivers face challenges including lack of financial support, legal ambiguity, and stress. They have greater needs for parenting skills, health resources, and emotional support compared to non-kinship foster care. Children raised in kinship care are at risk for behavioral, academic, and emotional issues stemming from their family situations, but may benefit from greater family connection and stability compared to non-kin foster care. Effective support strategies include support groups, education programs, and ensuring kinship caregivers' needs are met separately from children's supervision needs.
The document discusses the Strengthening Families approach to child abuse prevention. It focuses on promoting protective factors in families rather than targeting families based on risk factors. The protective factors framework emphasizes parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and children's social and emotional competence. The approach aims to strengthen all families through partnerships with organizations already serving families and by integrating the framework into existing systems and policies.
Addressing School Attendance Issues in Fairfax CountyFairfax County
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1. A compilation of best practice recommendations collected from research projects reported from 2004-2009 in the united states, WITH SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES INCLUDING GOVERNMENT STATISTICS AND REPORTS Best Practices in Out-Of-Home Foster Care Placements
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3. Group Homes Foster Homes Similar to a hospital or boarding school in that full time skilled care is provided continually on rotating shifts School is often provided onsite Counseling and therapeutic services are provided onsite Considered to be a more restrictive environment Designed for children with complex needs or those not functioning well in traditional foster homes Often used for hard-to-place and older children especially those who have experienced prior multiple placements Segregates children by gender, age and type of disability, often separating sibling groups Residential home with a family trained in foster care Children attend neighborhood schools alongside their peers Counseling and therapeutic services are provided in home when needed and when available, some services may be provided at school Considered to be a less restrictive environment Designed for children in care who do not present a danger to themselves or others Can function as respite care, emergency care, short and long term care, as well as pre-adoptive homes Can often accommodate sibling groups Can also include kinship placements Types of Out-Of-Home Care
4. Problems In Out-Of-Home Placements Separation of sibling groups leading to decreased contact with siblings resulting in deteriorated relationships Instability in placements resulting in multiple movements leading to increased behavioral and psychiatric problems Inconsistency of access to services: psychiatric, medical, academic, and others impairing quality of care Decreased contact with stability forces including positive biological family relationships as well as contacts with clergy, teachers, and mentors
5. Best Practices Background Information Foster care as an institution of social welfare has only been used in the United States since the mid twentieth century and as a result, there are few longitudinal studies on its effectiveness. There is little documentation on best practices in out-of-home care other than that which is mandated through such legislation as the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 and the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. Professional research has revealed interesting trends and correlations between successful out-of-home placements and certain present factors, which can be viewed as potential best practices if duplicated in other situations
6. Best Practices Overview Pre-screen foster home availability for suitability matches with placement children Provide consistency of quality medical, dental, psychiatric, academic and early intervention services Recruit and match mentor figures to incoming placements Reduce turnover in social services staffing Minimize multiple placements or movements Increased involvement in case planning by child, biological family, foster family and social services members Decrease time in out-of-home placement Encourage and support attachment bonding Consider biological family bonds as well as foster family bonds when arranging permanency placements with special note given to child age and time of placement ratios
7. Pre-screen foster home availability for suitability matches with placement children Research shows that matching foster children to homes similar in cultural practices, native language, socioeconomic status and personality results in better transitions. When possible, keep children in the same community: same school, same church/place of worship, and same support network to help children maintain early connections for stability and attachment
8. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE: Pre-screening and Matching Use basic demographics information such as home address and school district assignment, as well as racial, cultural and religious background information to connect waiting foster homes with new admittance cases into foster care Use proven standardized testing such as the CASI-FC to help identify “foster children from birth to age 19 who are at risk for more than two placements within 12 months, consistent with federal outcomes and accountability standards” (The Child & Adolescent Screening Inventory 2010) and then implement support strategies to offset risks Conduct pre-placement interviews between the child entering foster care and the potential foster family to insure basic compatibility, and have an alternate family prepared if the first placement is not suitable
9. Provide consistency of quality medical, dental, psychiatric, academic and early intervention services Research proves that children in foster care are less likely to receive necessary medical care and are more likely to suffer educational setbacks Continuity of care in these five key areas encourages progress during the out-of-home placement and can contribute to the confidence and positive development of the child in care Failure to care for these five key areas can result in children who display problem behaviors due to low self-esteem, insecurity, physical or psychological pain, or as the result of bullying from peers because of deficiencies in these areas. These types of problems are often linked to placement failures and numerous successive placements or graduated care needs to more restrictive environments.
10. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE:Continuity of Medical/Dental/Academic/Psychological Care Centralize and computerize records to link the child’s practitioner notes with the foster care file, and maintain an online data entry system for foster caregivers to give real-time updates on children in care, with automatic email updates sent to social workers and case coordinators, to reduce backlog time in filing systems and approval systems as well as prevent lost paperwork Require immediate reviews of all children entering care or changing placements by a case coordinator who then arranges with the foster family for changes in all required services including medical and therapeutic Conduct entrance examinations to identify urgent needs, including a psychological assessment for behavioral or academic needs as well as dental and medical needs
11. Recruit and match mentor figures to incoming placements Mentoring is very effective, especially amongst African-American teens in care Mentoring allows the child in care to have a neutral contact (someone not involved in the foster care process like a therapist, social worker, foster parent, biological parent, guardian ad litem) with an objective perspective who can offer advice on success in school, work and normal relationships, giving the child in care an opportunity to focus on things within his/her power to control such as ethics, effort and attitude
12. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE:Identify & Match Mentors to Children in Care Arrange cooperative relationships with mentor groups such as Big Brothers Big Sisters or civic groups for ongoing tandem programs linking incoming placements or existing high risk placements with suitable mentors Survey community support such as fellow church members of the child or biological family, neighbors or other non-relative family members with an existing relationship with the child for interest in mentoring the child through the out-of-home placement period
13. Reduce turnover in social services staffing Children who maintain a continuous connection to a social worker often report lower levels of anxiety and display fewer emotional and behavioral issues in school and at home Foster parents report a higher sense of satisfaction when they have an ongoing relationship with a social worker they feel is interested and invested in their circumstance and the children in their care, improving the overall attitude in the foster home
14. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE: Reduce Social Work Staff Turnover Hire sufficient staff to avoid caseworker overload Implement support programs to help workers with paperwork requirements, visit supervision and other routine tasks Accommodate flexibility in scheduling so that home visits, court dates and traveling time are worked around other time requirements Monitor employees and respond to feedback regarding potential changes to help improve the workplace Observe staff for signs of pending burnout and offer intervention if noted Focus on team building and emotional support especially through difficult cases
15. Minimize multiple placements or movements Children in foster care for longer than 12 months typically experience more than one placement. As the time in care increases, statistically so do the number of placements. Every disrupted placement equates to disrupted attachment in the emotional development of the child, which is tied to increasing levels of behavioral and emotional dysfunction. Children with special needs, children with sibling groups, children under the age of 5 and children over the age of 13, especially boys, are the most likely to be moved due to circumstances related to the child’s needs rather than the retirement or relocation of the foster parents
16. Minimize multiple placements or movements(continued) Some placement changes cannot be avoided, such as in the death of a foster care provider or when a provider is transferred out-of-jurisdiction due to a spouse’s employment. Use of contracts to ensure foster home stability can be effective, as can pre-screening foster home candidates for potential longevity Providing wrap-around in-home services can assist foster homes in caring for children with high ranges of issues. Establishing respite plans are also effective in minimizing placement abruptions
17. SUGGESTED BEST PRACTICE APPLICATION:Minimize Multiple Placements Identify children at risk for multiple placement through earlier screening tests and implement support practices to help alleviate concerns Match the child’s behavior, personality and needs with a family suitably trained and prepared for them Contract with foster families and agencies providing financial incentives for remaining with the assigned client through the entire placement period Involve the foster family in the child’s treatments, welcoming their input and taking their concerns seriously Give immediate response to the foster family’s concerns and needs in regards to the child’s behavior Be sensitive to the foster family’s time, resources and personal needs Provide respite services with easy-to-use guidelines and encourage its use especially with problematic cases
18. Increased involvement in case planning by child, biological family, foster family and social services members The benefits of full involvement by the members of the case include allowing the child to have input on their future, giving ownership and empowerment to that child client, a key principle of social work Encouraging participation from all members of the foster and biological families as well as the support staff allows the team to better decide what is needed to reach permanency for the case
19. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE:Full Team and Child Involvement in Planning Notify the entire team in writing 10 days prior to scheduled events, earlier if notice is available Attempt to schedule meetings during a time conducive to full attendance (after school for children, after work in the early evenings for foster and biological families) When the full team is not available to attend, solicit involvement through email or other communication, which can be presented at the meeting Allow the child in care to have input over what decisions are made. Even if the child does not get what is asked for (such as a return to an unsafe home), the opportunity to speak and defend his or her request builds empowerment
20. Decrease time in out-of-home placement It is important to note that “out-of-home” placement refers to the time in foster care, not time out of the biological home. Placement in an adoptive home is not considered “out-of-home” The goals of the majority of the legislation on foster care and adoption passed over the previous four decades include expediency in reaching permanence. Specifically, the ASFA of 1997 mandates that after 15 of 22 prior months in foster care, the state must file for termination of parental rights if reunification has not occurred. Concurrent planning is also required by several pieces of recent legislation, in an effort to decrease foster placement time
21. Decrease time in out-of-home placement(continued) Shorter stays in foster care allow the child to remain focused on either reunifying with the biological family (continuing existing attachment) or to begin transitioning to attachment to the potential adoptive family, whereas longer stays in out-of-home situations cause bonded attachments to the foster parents that can cause emotional setbacks if disruption occurs Shorter times in out-of-home placements also reduce the risks of multiple placements and disruptions
22. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE: Reduce Time Spent in Out-Of-Home Care Follow federal laws governing 15/22 month rule and concurrent planning Solicit involvement from potential adoptive families including relative placements and encourage contact once the 15 month timeframe has passed Fully involve the biological family in the reunification process simultaneously with the concurrent planning, giving them full support and access to services than can facilitate a prompt reunification Complete all court-required paperwork efficiently and promptly to avoid unnecessary delays in the court process Keep attorneys, families, team members and child informed of the status of the case on a regular basis so to avoid unnecessary rescheduling of hearings
23. Encourage and support attachment bonding Attachment cycles are a relatively new aspect to consider in terms of psychological and behavioral issues, although psychology leaders such as Erik Erikson have studied the concept for years In many situations for child removal by CPS, there exists poor attachment models: Insecure attachment, where the child is rejected by a caretaker, Resistant attachment, where the child’s needs are met inconsistently, and Disorganized attachment, which occurs in abuse situations as well as any situation in which the child fears the caretaker Poor attachment patterns are tied to a multitude of disruptive behaviors and psychological disorders and are often a strong indicator of future problems with social and relationship circumstances
24. Encourage and support attachment bonding(continued) Research shows that children with healthy attachments to their biological families continue with positive strides even when removed into out-of-home care Children with secure attachment fare better during trials and challenges in life because they have a support in place. Because their needs were met consistently in early childhood, they do not view the world distrustfully. Many foster children display behaviors that discourage healthy attachment, such as violence, rejection and withdrawal. Foster parents need special training to help overcome these issues, as do the biological family in regards to reunification
25. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE:Encouraging healthy attachments Provide foster parents with quality and in-depth training in attachment cycles, both the psychological aspect as well as suggested methods of building attachment so that they have a full understanding of its importance Provide foster parents, upon placement of a child, with an overview of the age-appropriate milestones of the child as well as the actual developmental level of the child, so that they do not have unrealistic expectations Train foster parents of older children in how to encourage healthy attachment after infancy and how to address signs of insecure, disorganized and resistant attachment In biological families, develop and implement a basic psychological parenting class that focuses not on simple skills like cooking and cleaning, but on healthy and secure attachment, positive reinforcements and relationships, presented on a 5th grade level.
26. Consider biological and foster family bonds when arranging permanency placements with special note given to child age and time of placement ratios Current standards guide social workers towards reunification with the biological family, assuming that the bonds of DNA supersede other ties, however, research indicates that this is not always in the best interest of the child Previous case law has negated any rights the foster family may have on behalf of the child in foster care and does not take into consideration the bond the child in care may have developed with the foster family and their support network despite length of time in care and age of the child upon placement
27. Consider biological and foster family bonds when arranging permanency placements with special note given to child age and time of placement ratios(continued) Recent studies have shown that disrupting a secure attachment with the foster family can be as destructive as the initial removal of the child from the biological home, especially if the child is very young upon the removal and subsequent placement Considering the “best interests” of the child in terms of health and security need to include an assessment of attachment and security with the foster family (or relative placement) especially if the time of placement has been greater than the recommended 18 months
28. SUGGESTED APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE:Consider Foster and Biological Family Attachment Utilize psychological screenings to determine attachment levels and types with potential permanency options, looking at the types and depth of relationships with foster or biological siblings, grandparents and parents in both the foster and biological homes Minimize out-of-home placement lengths and follow ASFA requirements on requesting termination of parental rights at 15/22 months Place young children entering care into concurrent planning homes- those open to adoption if reunification does not occur Emphasize the importance of timely and consistent response to the parenting plan when working with the biological family Present the “health” aspect of the court’s plan as including the mental and emotional health as well as the physical health When reunification is warranted, but the child in care presents a secure attachment to the foster family, encourage ongoing contact and support between the foster and biological family to smooth the transition for the child
29. Expectations of risk reduction through use of successful experienced based practice findings Effects of Best Practice Implementation
30. Best Practice Results Standard Practice Results Attached children with healthy emotional connections able to weather trials using healthy relationship-based coping mechanisms Better results when reunified or fewer movements while in placement Insecurely attached children who resort to unhealthy behaviors when faced with challenges Increased movements while in care or multiple returns to foster care from the biological home post-reunification Comparison of Practice Results
31. Best Practice Results Standard Practice Results Can assist in the establishment of a healthy attachment pattern, decreasing the probability of negative mental and emotional effects including psychiatric disorders Are linked to better transitions out of foster care into mainstream adult society, including lowered rates of adult homelessness and incarceration Often result in increased presence of psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, RAD, and ODD due to the disrupted attachment cycle. Are tied to post-care mainstream lifestyles involving risky behaviors including drug and alcohol abuse, prostitution, homelessness and criminal activity. Comparison of Practice Results (cont)
32. Conclusion Using the best practices in foster care can help prevent unnecessary trauma related to attachment to the child in care by encouraging the development of secure attachments in substitute care. Secure attachment is the foundation for healthy development and an indicator of low risk for future concerning behaviors such as drug or alcohol usage, cutting, promiscuity, unprotected sexual activity, and so forth. Secure attachment is linked to positive accomplishments in school, low placement movement rate, and overall life success