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California Department of Social Services

California Department of Social Services. Program Improvement Plan 2009. Background. The Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) is implemented by the Children's Bureau of Administration for Children & Families (ACF) within the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

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California Department of Social Services

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  1. California Department of Social Services Program Improvement Plan 2009

  2. Background • The Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) is implemented by the Children's Bureau of Administration for Children & Families (ACF) within the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. • Reviews help states improve Child Welfare Services (CWS) programs and outcomes for families & children; they also identify states’ strengths & needs.

  3. In 2002, California’s had it’s 1st CFSR & is currently undergoing a 2nd CFSR. • The review process includes: • A statewide assessment (December 2007) • Onsite review of 65 cases (February 2008 in Fresno, L.A. and Santa Clara Counties) • Stakeholder interviews (state & county level) • State Data Profile • Based on findings from these 4 items, states must develop a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) to address areas of concern.

  4. Findings • The State did not achieve substantial conformity for safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes • The State did achieve substantial conformity for three of the seven systemic factors

  5. Results from 2008 CFSR

  6. Action Plan • Six broad strategies were developed to cover multiple areas of concern and improve outcomes for children & families. • Guided by evidence-based practices • Focused on building & maintaining momentum of successful initiatives and programs currently being utilized • CDSS and CFSR Steering Committee collaborated with child welfare stakeholders statewide to develop these strategies

  7. Strategies Strategy I. Expand use of participatory case planning strategies. Action Steps • Update curricula/advance training; include topics on father engagement • Incorporate family engagement into Linkages Project • Expand utilization of Permanency Protocols • Examine fiscal implications • Training/TA for courts on tribal engagement

  8. 10 Strategy II. Sustain and enhance permanency efforts across the life of the case. Action Steps • Protocols on finding families • Legislative proposal on trial home visits • Modify PQCR to assess concurrent planning • Caregiver Advisory Group • Publish EBP re: post-permanency services • Court training on reunification • Resource Family Approval Pilot (AB340) • Residentially Based Services Reform Project (AB1453)

  9. Strategy III. Enhance and expand caregiver recruitment, retention, training, and support efforts. Action Steps • Publish/training on evidence-based practices • Campaign for caregiver recruiting & retention • Caregiver Advisory Group • MTFC program outcomes, rate structure & oversight • Test "Better Together” • Communication network for caregiver advocates

  10. 12 Strategy IV. Expand options and create flexibility for services and supports to meet the needs of children and families. Action Steps • CalWORKS/Child Welfare collaboration • OCAP 3-yr plan into Outcomes & Accountability • Expand Wraparound (SB163 and MHSA) • SIT (mental health, substance abuse, education) • Explore expansion of Differential Response • Federal TA/substance abuse and child welfare

  11. Strategy V. Sustain and expand staff and supervisor training. Action Steps • Probation training on child welfare • Implement SW training regulations • Concurrent planning training • Distance learning for courts/probation/CW staff on domestic violence and mental health

  12. 14 Strategy VI. Strengthen Implementation of the Statewide Safety Assessment System. Action Steps • Timeliness to investigation • Strengthen implementation of safety, risks, strengths and needs assessment.

  13. PIP Submission • PIP submitted to ACF Region IX September 2008; second draft submitted April 2009 • Anticipate PIP 1st quarter implementation July 2009 • Additional information available at www.childsworld.ca.gov/cfsweb/PG1520.htm

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