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Division of Family and Children Services. Resource Development Policy and Practice Updates Date: December 10, 2013. Georgia Department of Human Services. Vision, Mission and Core Values. Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission
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Division of Family and Children Services Resource Development Policy and Practice Updates Date: December 10, 2013 Georgia Department of Human Services
Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission Strengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Core Values • Provide access to resources that offer support and empower Georgians and their families. • Deliver services professionally and treat all clients with dignity and respect. Manage business operations effectively and efficiently by aligning resources across the agency. • Promote accountability, transparency and quality in all services we deliver and programs we administer. • Develop our employees at all levels of the agency.
Meeting Goals • Meet Participants Needs • CPA / DFCS Staff Networking • Develop Partnerships • Review Key Policies • Answer Practice/Policy Questions • Provide Updates • Gather Feedback
Welcome • Opening Session: Initial Evaluation • Session 1 Workshops • Session 2 Workshops • Lunch: Emory Smoke Free Campaign • Session 3 Workshops • Session 4 Workshops • Closing Session: Re-Evaluations • Open Q & A • Evaluations/Adjourn
The following previews have been approved for ALL AUDIENCES by the Foster Care Services Director.
Materials Binder Policy: Social Services 1014 + Social Services 1015 = Chapter 14 Forms: New, Revised and Refreshed
General Policy Template • Template Policy • Code/References • Requirements • Requirements in italics is federal compliance language. • Procedures • Practice Guidance • Forms / Tools
14.10 : Initial Family Evaluation Admin Reqs • Initiate FE after receipt of the Caregiver Application • 8 Weeks To Complete • After all components are done • 3-In-Home Consultations • Assessors Requirements • IMPACT Trained • Case Manager Level or Approved Contractor • Director / Designee Approval • IMPACT Overview • Assessments terminated if caregivers does not submit all documentation within 60 days of initiation of FE.
14.11 Initial FE Components • General Requirements—the same ( medicals, drug screens, safety checks, written assessment and recommendations) • New Requirements: Carbon Monoxide Detector, ABC Fire Extinguisher, CPR / 1st Aid prior to approval • Medical & Drug Screening • New Medical Form for Other Household Members • Revised Medical Form for Caregivers • TB Test (Blood or Skin Test) • Medical Disqualification: MO endorses that person’s health condition poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others. Direct threat can’t be eliminated by modifications in policy, practice or procedures. • Ongoing Medical: Medical, cognitive or other condition that will affect child caring or just an on-going condition—requires annual evaluation. • References: New Forms • Prior Service Report • Agency and Employment Reference Forms
14.11 Initial FE Components • Other New/Revised Forms • Information Disclosure • DHS HIPAA (Updated and Now Required for CPA Caregivers) • Caregiver Placement Preferences Form • Form 29 • Personal References List • Accurint / SUCCESS Screening • Casey Assessments • Information Session Forms
14.12 Initial FE Outline • Mostly the same; Some adjustments to the location of information • Safety Screen Results • Prior Service History • Discuss information from Prior Service Report
14.12 Initial FE Outline • Tobacco Use In the Home • Finances • More Guidance /SUCCESS Screening • Evidence of Income • Caregiver Protective Capacities • Ability to Meet Child Vulnerabilities • Cognitive , Emotional & Behavioral Capacities • Ability (Willingness) to Support Educational Stability • Partnership Parenting • FP Role Performance Scale • Receptivity to Birth Family Connections
14.12 Initial FE Outline • Attachments & Verifications • Streamlined; Easier To Follow • 16 Confirmation Statements
Attestation • “I attest that this Family Assessment was completed by a qualified assessor, the applicant(s) meet the Safety and Quality Standards, and all attachments, verification and processes for approval have been completed.”
