Caregiver Core Training A foundational course designed for relative caregivers and for those considering the role of a foster or adoptive parent University of Washington • Eastern Washington University • University of Washington Tacoma • DSHS Children’s Administration • Partners for Our Children
Session 8 Getting Ready and the Effects on the Caregiving Family allianceforchildwelfare.org
The reality of caregiving Your family’s equilibrium will change. You may need new parenting methods. You will be taking more than just the child. You won’t always be in charge. You financial budget may be stretched. You will need self-care. You will need outside help. allianceforchildwelfare.org
Understanding Placements How do you get a placement? How do you make sure it’s the right placement? allianceforchildwelfare.org
Eco-Map Family / Household Extended Family Education Friends Work Recreation Other allianceforchildwelfare.org
WEEKLY CALENDAR allianceforchildwelfare.org
Getting ready Talk with your extended families. Hold a family meeting. Talk to schools and child care facilities in your neighborhood. Talk to a doctor and a dentist about seeing the child as necessary. For all ages, have the necessary items for parenting that age range. allianceforchildwelfare.org
Planning for transitions allianceforchildwelfare.org
Caregiver panel allianceforchildwelfare.org
First Placement Placement Packet Child Information and Placement Referral Placement Agreement Caregiver Authorization Foster Care Initial Health Screen form Voucher for Interim Pharmacy Services Caregiver Monthly Mileage form School Notification form CA Worker Health & Safety Visits Caregiver Checklist Forms Specific to Relative Caregivers Unlicensed Caregiver Placement Checklist Household Safety Inspection Application for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Benefits Relative and Other Suitable Person Support Services Funds allianceforchildwelfare.org
Every Kid Is ONE Caring Adult away from Being a Success Story https://vimeo.com/album/4097475/video/179227409 allianceforchildwelfare.org
Evaluation http://bit.ly/Caregiversurvey allianceforchildwelfare.org