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Integrating Protective Factors into Case Planning

Integrating Protective Factors into Case Planning. Mother does not provide adequate care to child when overwhelmed. Activities: Call sister when feeling overwhelmed 1 self-care activity a day Develop calming routine for when things feel overwhelming. Planning.

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Integrating Protective Factors into Case Planning

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  1. Integrating Protective Factors into Case Planning Mother does not provide adequate care to child when overwhelmed • Activities: • Call sister when feeling overwhelmed • 1 self-care activity a day • Develop calming routine for when things feel overwhelming • Planning Objective: Enhanced self care by mother

  2. Intervening • Every interaction with families is an opportunity to support families as they build protective factors. • How you interact with families is as important as what services and supports you connect a family to. • Intervening

  3. Monitoring and Case Closure • Has the family made progress on their own protective factor goals? • Can the family use their protective factors & new skills to prevent repeating the problems that brought them to the attention of the child protection system? • Does the family have a plan in place to use and continue to develop protective factors once they are no longer involved with the child welfare system? • Monitoring and Case Closure

  4. Reflective Activity - #7 on Worksheet • Review the handouts on Case Planning, Casework Visits, and Case Closure. • Consider how you can incorporate these examples, tips and indicators within your agency’s current processes and documentation.

  5. Windows of Opportunity Prevention/diversion Intake/Investigation Every Day Case Work Practice Desired Results • Trauma • Signs of trauma are identified & responded to • Children & caregiver(s) are connected to therapeutic supports • Caregiver is supported in learning how to address behavior resulting from trauma & helping children heal • Childhood Development • Developmental issues are identified & services are put in place • Children are connected to quality early care & education and developmental supports • Caregivers, early childhood partners and DCF staff work together to support the child’s developmental needs • Protective Factors • Caregivers are supported in building protective factors as a pathway to provide nurturing care to the child Case Planning In-home care Out-of-home care Permanency, Exit and After Care

  6. Reflective Activity - #8 on Worksheet This film tells the story of a program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, designed for families in the child welfare system who are facing homelessness. We see program staff work to assist a parent with her child protection case, assessing needs and helping her family meet their goals to stay together.

  7. Reflections – How can I apply this to current practice?

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