Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing Module 5 Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing 5.0.1

Learning Objectives 5.0.2

Agenda 5.0.3

Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing Unit 5.1 Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing 5.1.4

Learning Objectives 5.1.5

The Phases of Assessment Recruitment and Inquiry 1 Initial Licensing 2 Placement, Retention and Re-licensing 3 5.1.6

Retention and Re-licensing Placement Placement, Retention and Re-licensing 3 Review assessments. Collaborate. Determine best match. 5.1.7

Types of Placements Relative Non-relative. Child specific. 5.1.8 8

Retaining Foster Parents “As a new Foster Parent, I may have unrealistic expectations. I may be broadsided by shattered assumptions.” “Although I have training, I do not have life experience living with traumatized children. I will have emotions and thoughts that catch me unaware.” “My family will go through a transformation, that fostering isn’t a job, but a lifestyle change for the entire family. Our family may be changing and no one supports us and guides us through those changes—ones we may not like.” 5.1.9

Reasons Foster Parents Leave Lack of Support and Responsiveness from the Child Placing Agency Lack of Clarity Around Role and Inclusion of Foster Parents Lack of Effective Partnerships Between Foster Parents and Birth Families 5.1.10

Common Expectations 5.1.11 11

Retention and Re-licensing Home Visits Ongoing support and assessment. Ensure child’s safety and well-being. Accommodate schedule. Monthly contact/ quarterly visits. Placement, Retention and Re-licensing 3 5.1.12

Identification of Strengths and Needs Assess well-being of family. Provide resources. Assess compliance. Provide direction and assistance. Make recommendations. Placement, Retention and Re-licensing 3 5.1.13

Mentoring, In-service Training and Other Supports Placement, Retention and Re-licensing 3 Teachable moments. Parallel process/modeling. In-service. 5.1.14

Funding Sources Medicaid. WIC. Free/greatly reduced daycare/aftercare/ summer camp. Board rate. Clothing vouchers. Back-to-School supplies. Free breakfast/ lunch at school. Tuition waivers for post- secondary education. 5.1.15

Retention and Re-licensing Re-licensing Process Audit. Notification to foster parents. Home visits. Placement, Retention and Re-licensing 3 5.1.16

Re-licensing Process Documents Application Re-licensing Standards Checklist Unified Home Study Partnership Plan Verification of training Services worker’s review Youth exit interview forms Copies of driver's license Copy of vehicle insurance Environmental health inspection report Evacuation and disaster preparedness plans Pet vaccinations Criminal checks Abuse/neglect history screenings Any documents requiring review 5.1.7

Timeframes and Reasonable Efforts for Re-licensure 5.1.18 18

Incomplete Re-licensing Assessment 5.1.19 19

Three Year License The family has been licensed for three years or longer. No report of child abuse/neglect or referral with findings. No performance improvement plan/corrective action plan. Clear background checks. The home is not licensed for more than five children. No infractions of good moral character. The number/frequency of placements resulting in disruptions. 5.1.20

License Renewed 5.1.21 21

Minimum Standards for Foster Homes 5.1.22 22

When a Foster Home is in Violation of Administrative Code Standards Negative Case Manager review. Negative child exit interview. Other licensing concerns. Foster care referral or abuse reports. 5.1.23

Foster Parent Development Unit 5.2 Foster Parent Development 5.2.24

Learning Objectives 5.2.25

Parent Preparation Pre-Service Training Requirements Required Hours Validity Period. Exemptions. Discontinuation. Topics. Your Role. 5.2.26

Re-Licensure Training Requirements Required Hours Training Opportunities. Your Role. 5.2.27

Evaluating a Foster Parent’s Development Needs 5.2.28

Stages of Development Stage 1: Unconsciously Unskilled. Stage 2: Consciously Unskilled. Stage 3: Consciously Skilled. Stage 4: Unconsciously Skilled. 5.2.29 29

Unconsciously Unskilled 5.2.30

Consciously Unskilled 5.2.31

Consciously Skilled 5.2.32

Unconsciously Skilled 5.2.33

Supporting Foster Parent Development 5.2.34 34

Key Elements of an Professional Development Plan Goals. Development Objectives. Training and Development Opportunities. Outcomes. 5.2.35

Professional Development Plan Process Evaluate Outcomes. Implement Plan. Prepare Written Plan. Licensing Specialist/Foster Parent Meeting. Pre-Planning. 5.2.36

Effective Coaching Build a Relationship. Provide Measurable Goals. Involve Them in the Process. Challenge Thinking and Assumptions. Support and Encourage. Drive Results. 5.2.37

Effective Training 5.2.38 38

Use Proven Facilitation Techniques ROLE OF A TRAINER Know Your Audience Prepare Use Proven Facilitation Techniques Be Mindful of Time 5.2.39

Developing Training Outcomes and Expectations. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSAs). Content. Methodology. 5.2.40