Supervision in Case Management Day 2 4/7/2019

Learning Objectives…. Requirements for monthly casework supervision Safety Framework & SDMRA Child Abuse & Neglect Patterns Case Staffings & Case Plans Court & Dependency Requirements Permanency Returning Children Home 4/7/2019

Supervisor’s Role in Case Management “Protect children and strengthen families so they flourish.” 4/7/2019

How Do You Know That Safety Is Being Assessed? CPS FVS CFWS Adoptions 4/7/2019

Monthly Supervision Discussions Safety Placement Indian Child Welfare Visitation Parental Progress Child Well-Being Permanency Legal Status and Court Next Steps 4/7/2019

Monthly Supervision Documentation Timelines Child Safety Indian Child Welfare Visitation Parental Progress Child Well-Being Permanency Legal Status and Court Next Steps 4/7/2019

Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being? 4/7/2019

Initial Face to Face Extensions Exceptions 4/7/2019

Extensions-Exceptions The rationale for the extension The timeframe for the extension The name of the LE officer and agency The supervisor approval The AA approval 4/7/2019

Activity Case Note Review and feedback… What is the quality of the documentation? What will be your feedback discussion? How will you follow up to ensure improvement? 4/7/2019

Present Danger “Is immediate, significant and clearly observable behavior or situation is actively occurring and is threatening or dangerous to a child.” 4/7/2019

Protective Actions Control present danger immediately Are a short-term solution May involve parents, but do not rely on them solely to provide protection Include suitable and reliable adults who will take action to keep the child safe Include timeframes and logistics 4/7/2019

Child Safety Framework Gather 6 Gathering Questions Assess 17 Safety Threats 5 Safety Threshold Criteria Analyze 4 Safety Plan Analysis Questions Plan Safety Plan 4/7/2019

Safety Plans Control or Manage Threats Strength of My Plan? Have an Immediate Effect Include Actions that are Immediate Include Services that are Accessible & that Address the Safety Concerns Caseworker Monitoring Strength of My Plan? 4/7/2019

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Infant Safety & Intervention Plan of Safe Care Substance affected Dependent Youth who have a child Services Period of Purple Crying Child birth-6 months old Infant Safe Sleep Birth to One year old 4/7/2019

Domestic Violence Universal Screening is conducted at key points in a case to determine if DV is present. If DV is present: Conduct Specialized DV Assessment Interviews With Adults With Children 4/7/2019

Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being? 4/7/2019

Assessing Adults & Household Members I don’t live here…I’m just visiting 4/7/2019

Background Checks CPS Investigations NCIC-Purpose Code C Prior to initial visit When any new adult related to the investigation is identified; not been previously assessed; & prior to completing a safety assessment. Unlicensed Emergency Placements NCIC-Purpose Code X In State Checks on all 16+ years old National Check on all adults 18+ years old FamLink & AX checks on all members in the home. NCIC Background Check Unit: 1-800-998-3898 4/7/2019

Legal Authority to Place a Child In Out of Home Care Protective Custody Court Order Hospital Holds Voluntary Placement Agreements 4/7/2019

Voluntary Placement Agreements What is the process in your office? When are these approved? How are they monitored? What would be your tracking system? 4/7/2019

Uh…NO! Informal Placements Unsafe children in Informal Placements is not allowed: Must have legal oversight Must assess & clear members household Must be able to manage Safety Threats 4/7/2019

Shared Planning Meetings Safety, Permanency & Well Being Mandatory Time Frames Events or Need Placement Change 4/7/2019

Visits With Parents and Siblings Monitored Unsupervised Supervised 4/7/2019

Structured Decision Making Risk Assessment It’s so confusing! Services must be offered to families with a high score. Unless, observable, verifiable and describable changes have been made within the family that reduces the identified risk Services may be offered to families with a moderately high score High score; Identified Child/Victim is 6 years or younger; & an FTDM was not completed Must be staffed with a CPT 4/7/2019

CAPTA Letter and Findings Founded: Based on the information gathered it is more likely than not, the allegation of P/A, S/A or Negligent Treatment/Maltreatment occurred, therefore the allegation is Founded. Unfounded: Based on the information gathered there is not enough information to make a determination whether or not the P/A, S/A or Negligent Treatment/Maltreatment occurred…or; Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the P/A, S/A or Negligent Treatment/Maltreatment did not occur. 4/7/2019

Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being? 4/7/2019

Health & Safety Visits Within 7 Days of Initial Placement or Any Change in Placement Every Calendar Month Where the Child Resides In Home Dependency/Trial Return Home Twice A Month if child is under 5 years old Family Voluntary Services Twice A Month if Child is Under 5 years old 4/7/2019

Activity Case Note Review and feedback… What is the quality of the documentation? What will be your feedback discussion? How will you follow up to ensure improvement? 4/7/2019

So Many Questions! The more you know, the more you want to know! 4/7/2019

Case Staffings 4/7/2019

Engagement-Supervisor In Case Consultation Critical Thinking Curiosity Collaterals Corroboration Collaboration Communication Comprehensive 4/7/2019

Address Safety Threats Case Planning Steps S.M.A.R.T. Developed with Family Members Address Safety Threats Measure Progress 4/7/2019

Discovery & Court Provide everything requested Redact for confidential information Prioritize information used in the decision to file the dependency petition.

Supervisor Case Notes-CFSR Expectations Was the quality of the supervisory reviews sufficient to address the child’s safety, permanency and well-being? 4/7/2019

Permanency Stay Home. Go Home. Find Home. 4/7/2019

Why is Permanency Planning Important? Protects the child developmentally Protects primary attachments or creates new ones Preserves cultural and family connections

Why is Permanency Planning Important? The longer children stay in care, the less likely they will be reunified. The longer a child is in care, the more likely he/she will experience repeated moves. The longer a child is in care, the more likely he/she will have multiple caseworkers. The longer a child is in care, the more likely he/she will experience further trauma.

Impact of Worker Turnover on Permanency 74.5% 17.5%. .01%

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Trial Return Home Safety Assessment Sirita's Law Must be completed Sirita's Law Background checks on all adults in household Identify & Assess all caregivers of the child Not to exceed 6 months 4/7/2019

Termination of Parental Rights & Compelling Reasons By the child’s 12th of the last 19 months in out-of- home care Best Interest of the Child Not required when compelling reasons exist 4/7/2019

Incident Focus vs. Historical Patterns 4/7/2019

Subjects & Adults Involved History Subjects & Adults Involved CA/N & Severity Evaluation of Progress Events That Led Up To The CA/N Parent/Caregiver Attitude About CA/N Victim Age & Gender Frequency & Severity 4/7/2019

Case Co Assignments & Transfers Policy Office Practice Determining Co- Assignments Primary responsibilities Secondary responsibilities 4/7/2019

Trauma & Behavior What types of trauma do your clients experience? Children Adults What are the symptoms of trauma? How does trauma influence behavior? 4/7/2019

Have a Wonderful Evening!!! 4/7/2019

Types of Shared Planning Meetings Family Team Decision Making (FTDM) Shelter Care Case Conference Child Health and Education Tracking (CHET) Permanency Planning Meeting Adoption Planning Review Placement Staffing-TANF Benefits Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Planning Behavioral Rehabilitative Services 17.5 Transition Staffing Foster Care Assessment Program (FCAP) Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee (LICWAC) Tribal Staffing I’m going to save these links to my favorites! Resources: DSHS 22-1690 Guide to Shared Planning Meetings DSHS 14-474 Shared Planning Meeting DSHS 16-231 Permanency Planning Matrix DSHS 259A Case Plan DSHS 22-1499 Understanding the Dependency Court Process RCW 13.34.145 4/7/2019

Resources Leadership Competencies Framework National Child Welfare Workforce Institute Driving Workplace Performance Through High Quality Conversations Change The Way You Lead Change Ten Rules For Success As A Manager Rafael Gomez Fatality Review Shared Decision Making Protocols 4/7/2019