1. Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing
Module 5
Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing
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2. Learning Objectives
5.0.2

3. Agenda
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4. Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing
Unit 5.1
Placement, Retention and Re-Licensing
5.1.4

5. Learning Objectives
5.1.5

6. The Phases of Assessment
Recruitment and Inquiry 1
Initial Licensing 2
Placement, Retention and Re-licensing 3
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7. Retention and Re-licensing
Placement
Placement,
Retention and Re-licensing 3
Review assessments.
Collaborate.
Determine best match.
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8. Types of Placements
Relative
Non-relative.
Child specific.
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9. 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.”
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10. 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
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11. Common Expectations
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. Mentoring, In-service Training and Other Supports
Placement,
Retention and Re-licensing 3
Teachable moments.
Parallel process/modeling.
In-service.
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15. 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.
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16. Retention and Re-licensing
Re-licensing Process
Audit.
Notification to foster parents.
Home visits.
Placement,
Retention and Re-licensing 3
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17. 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
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18. Timeframes and Reasonable Efforts for Re-licensure
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19. Incomplete Re-licensing Assessment
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20. 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.
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21. License Renewed
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22. Minimum Standards for Foster Homes
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23. 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

24. Foster Parent Development
Unit 5.2
Foster Parent Development
5.2.24

25. Learning Objectives
5.2.25

26. Parent Preparation Pre-Service Training Requirements
Required Hours
Validity Period.
Exemptions.
Discontinuation.
Topics.
Your Role.
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27. Re-Licensure Training Requirements
Required Hours
Training Opportunities.
Your Role.
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28. Evaluating a Foster Parent’s Development Needs
5.2.28

29. Stages of Development
Stage 1: Unconsciously Unskilled. Stage 2: Consciously Unskilled. Stage 3: Consciously Skilled. Stage 4: Unconsciously Skilled.
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30. Unconsciously Unskilled
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31. Consciously Unskilled
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32. Consciously Skilled
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33. Unconsciously Skilled
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34. Supporting Foster Parent Development
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35. Key Elements of an Professional Development Plan
Goals.
Development Objectives.
Training and Development Opportunities.
Outcomes.
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36. Professional Development Plan Process
Evaluate Outcomes.
Implement Plan.
Prepare Written Plan.
Licensing Specialist/Foster Parent Meeting.
Pre-Planning.
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37. Effective Coaching Build a Relationship. Provide Measurable Goals.
Involve Them in the Process.
Challenge Thinking and Assumptions.
Support and Encourage.
Drive Results.
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38. Effective Training
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39. Use Proven Facilitation Techniques
ROLE OF A TRAINER
Know Your Audience
Prepare
Use Proven Facilitation Techniques
Be Mindful of Time
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40. Developing Training Outcomes and Expectations.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSAs).
Content.
Methodology.
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