Supervision in Case Management Day 2

1. Supervision in Case ManagementDay 2

2. Learning Objectives…. Requirements for monthly casework supervision Safety Framework & SDMRA Child Abuse & Neglect Patterns Case Staffings & Case Plans Court & Dependency Requirements Permanency Returning Children Home

3. Supervisor’s Role in Case Management • “Protect children and strengthen families so they flourish.”

4. CPS FVS CFWS How Do You Know That Safety Is Being Assessed? Adoptions

5. Child Well-Being • Permanency • Legal Status and Court • Next Steps Monthly Supervision Discussions Safety Placement Indian Child Welfare Visitation Parental Progress

6. Child Well-Being • Permanency • Legal Status and Court • Next Steps Monthly Supervision Documentation Timelines Child Safety Indian Child Welfare Visitation Parental Progress

7. Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being?

8. Initial Face to Face Extensions Exceptions

9. Extensions-Exceptions The rationale for the extension The timeframe for the extension The name of the LE officer and agency The supervisor approval The AA approval

10. Activity Case Note Review and feedback… What is the quality of the documentation? What will be your feedback discussion? How will you follow up to ensure improvement?

11. “Is immediate, significant and clearly observable behavior or situation is actively occurring and is threatening or dangerous to a child.” Present Danger

12. Protective Actions Control present danger immediately Are a short-term solution May involve parents, but do not rely on them solely to provide protection Include suitable and reliable adults who will take action to keep the child safe Include timeframes and logistics

13. Child Safety Framework

14. Safety Plans Strength of My Plan? • Control or Manage Threats • Have an Immediate Effect • Include Actions that are Immediate • Include Services that are Accessible & that Address the Safety Concerns • Caseworker Monitoring

16. Infant Safety & Intervention Plan of Safe Care Substance affected Dependent Youth who have a child Services Period of Purple Crying Child birth-6 months old Infant Safe Sleep Birth to One year old

17. Domestic Violence Universal Screening is conducted at key points in a case to determine if DV is present. If DV is present: Conduct Specialized DV Assessment Interviews With Adults With Children

18. Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being?

19. I don’t live here…I’m just visiting Assessing Adults & Household Members

20. Background Checks • CPS Investigations • NCIC-Purpose Code C • Prior to initial visit • When any new adult related to the investigation is identified; not been previously assessed; & prior to completing a safety assessment. • Unlicensed Emergency Placements • NCIC-Purpose Code X • In State Checks on all 16+ years old • National Check on all adults 18+ years old • FamLink & AX checks on all members in the home. • NCIC Background Check Unit: 1-800-998-3898

21. Legal Authority to Place a Child In Out of Home Care Protective Custody Court Order Hospital Holds Voluntary Placement Agreements

22. Voluntary Placement Agreements What is the process in your office? When are these approved? How are they monitored? What would be your tracking system?

23. Informal Placements Uh…NO! Unsafechildren in Informal Placements is notallowed: • Must have legal oversight • Must assess & clear members household • Mustbe able to manage Safety Threats

24. Shared Planning Meetings Safety, Permanency & Well Being • Mandatory Time Frames • Events or Need • Placement Change

25. Visits With Parents and Siblings

26. Structured Decision Making Risk Assessment It’s so confusing! Services must be offered to families with a high score. Unless, observable, verifiable and describable changes have been made within the family that reduces the identified risk Services may be offered to families with a moderately high score High score; Identified Child/Victim is 6 years or younger; & an FTDM was not completed Must be staffed with a CPT

27. CAPTA Letter and Findings Founded: • Based on the information gathered it is more likely than not, the allegation of P/A, S/A or Negligent Treatment/Maltreatment occurred, therefore the allegation is Founded. Unfounded: • Based on the information gathered there is not enough information to make a determination whether or not the P/A, S/A or Negligent Treatment/Maltreatment occurred…or; • Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the P/A, S/A or Negligent Treatment/Maltreatment did not occur.

28. Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being?

29. Health & Safety Visits • Within 7 Days of Initial Placement or Any Change in Placement • Every Calendar Month • Where the Child Resides • In Home Dependency/Trial Return Home • Twice A Month if child is under 5 years old • Family Voluntary Services • Twice A Month if Child is Under 5 years old

30. Activity Case Note Review and feedback… What is the quality of the documentation? What will be your feedback discussion? How will you follow up to ensure improvement?

31. So Many Questions! The more you know, the more you want to know!

32. Case Staffings

33. Engagement-Supervisor In Case Consultation • Critical Thinking • Curiosity • Collaterals • Corroboration • Collaboration • Communication • Comprehensive

34. Case Planning Steps

35. Discovery & Court • Provide everything requested • Redact for confidential information • Prioritize information used in the decision to file the dependency petition.

36. Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being?

37. Permanency Stay Home. Go Home. Find Home.

38. Why is Permanency Planning Important? • Protects the child developmentally • Protects primary attachments or creates new ones • Preserves cultural and family connections

39. Why is Permanency Planning Important? • The longer children stay in care, the less likely they will be reunified. • The longer a child is in care, the more likely he/she will experience repeated moves. • The longer a child is in care, the more likely he/she will have multiple caseworkers. • The longer a child is in care, the more likely he/she will experience further trauma.

40. Impact of Worker Turnover on Permanency

42. Trial Return Home Safety Assessment Must be completed Sirita's Law Background checks on all adults in household Identify & Assess all caregivers of the child Not to exceed 6 months

43. Termination of Parental Rights & Compelling Reasons By the child’s 12th of the last 19 months in out-of-home care Best Interest of the Child Not required when compelling reasons exist

44. Incident Focus vs. Historical Patterns

45. History Subjects & Adults Involved CA/N & Severity Evaluation of Progress Parent/Caregiver Attitude About CA/N Events That Led Up To The CA/N Victim Age & Gender Frequency & Severity

46. Case Co Assignments & Transfers Policy Office Practice Determining Co-Assignments Primary responsibilities Secondary responsibilities

47. Trauma & Behavior What types of trauma do your clients experience? Children Adults What are the symptoms of trauma? Children Adults How does trauma influence behavior? Children Adults

48. Have a Wonderful Evening!!!

49. Types of Shared Planning Meetings • Family Team Decision Making (FTDM) • Shelter Care Case Conference • Child Health and Education Tracking (CHET) • Permanency Planning Meeting • Adoption Planning Review • Placement Staffing-TANF Benefits • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Planning • Behavioral Rehabilitative Services • 17.5 Transition Staffing • Foster Care Assessment Program (FCAP) • Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee (LICWAC) Tribal Staffing I’m going to save these links to my favorites!

50. Resources Leadership Competencies Framework National Child Welfare Workforce Institute Driving Workplace Performance Through High Quality Conversations Change The Way You Lead Change Ten Rules For Success As A Manager Rafael Gomez Fatality Review Shared Decision Making Protocols