1. Commit to Agency Mission and Values
Advancing the Mission Modeling the Values
New Jersey’s
Professional Center Training Academy

2. Walk the walk…
Don’t be concerned that they don’t always do as you say. Be concerned that they are always watching you, and will do as you do.

3. Case Practice Model
The guiding principles and expectations of the Department of Children and Families.
Defines a strengths-based and family-centered model of practice.
Goal: to achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children.

4. DCF Primary Outcomes and Core Values
Safety – Children are first and foremost protected from abuse and neglect
Permanency – Children do best in a permanent and stable family living situation
Well-Being – We will identify children’s needs and will promote their development, education, and health

5. Guiding Principles
All efforts toward Safety, Permanency and Well Being are grounded in:
Family strengths and connections
Respect for culture and community
Non-discrimination in services
Appropriate and time-limited placements
Family team participation

6. How DCF Works… Quality investigation and assessment
Engaging youth and families
Working with family teams
Individualized planning and relevant services
Continuous review and adaptation
Safe and sustained transition from DCF involvement