1. Practice Matters OPM and ORCC: Complementary or C olliding Date: January 24, 2012 Georgia Department of Human Services

2. Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission Strengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Core Values Provide access to resources that offer support and empower Georgians and their families. Deliver services professionally and treat all clients with dignity and respect. Manage business operations effectively and efficiently by aligning resources across the agency. Promote accountability, transparency and quality in all services we deliver and programs we administer. Develop our employees at all levels of the agency.

3. Agenda Welcome – ( Dianne Yearby) Review Current Data Snapshot - (Dr. Hill) OPM and ORCC: Complementary or Colliding: discuss themes from the provider survey and organize small groups for discussion on issues and recommended solutions (Cindy Simpson) Group Instructions Identify 2-4 Key Points regarding Complementary or Colliding OPM/ORCC Roles, Rules, Standards, Policy… Provide Supporting Details (Identify Specific Examples and Rule/Policy #’s) Develop Solutions/Recommendations Group Report-Out Establish Next Steps (Homework) (Lon Roberts) Adjourn

4. Children in DFCS Custody (17 & Under) 4 4 There were slight decreases in the number of children in DFCS custody in November and December.

5. Children & Youth in DFCS Care (Includes Youth 18 & Over)

6. Extended Support Services 6 In December, there were 493 youth aged 18 and over receiving Extended Support Services (those who have signed themselves back into care).

7. Foster Care Entries & Exit Trend 7 7 December 2011 was the first month we had more children leaving care than entering since February 2011; however, 25% more children entered care in December 2011 than in December 2010.

8. Placement Types for Children & Youth in Care (N=8,515) Other includes children who are on runaway, YDC/RYDC, Hospital and ICPC. Note: Chart represents children and youth in care on December 30, 2011.

9. Number of Reports Made to Child Protective Services (SFY11) (N=63,547) *Accepted For Services Note: Accepted for services reflect those reports that were assigned for an investigation.

10. Seventy-six percent more investigations were conducted in November 2011 than in November 2010 with consistent increases since July 2011 (62%). These increases have an impact on the number of children in foster care.

11. Use of Law Enforcement With Children/Youth in Placement What happens when you call the police on youth? What are our values regarding the use of LE? Handling Special Issues Drugs Staff Pressing Charges Other Youth Pressing Charges How can we reduce the use of LE to the absolute lowest necessary amount?

12. Significant Events Reported by CCIs License Type Significant Event TypeJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberTotal CCI CPS investigation initiated312616 19 CCI ER visit or other hospitalization, injuries requiring more than First Aid343651352724 207 CCI ESI (3+ times in 1 month with same child and/or more than 10 ESI for all)454656621622 247 CCIOther3329 423027 190 CCI Police intervention (other)354116232820 163 CCI Police intervention (runaway)202434222321 144 CCISerious Injury020300 5 CCI Staff-Child physical confrontation300230 8 CCI Suicide/homicide attempt310213 10 Total176180188197129123 993

13. Significant Events Reported By CPAs License T ype Significant Event TypeJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberTotal CPA CPS investigation initiated71110 14 62 CPADeath010001 2 CPA ER visit or other hospitalization, injuries requiring more than First Aid334139473934 233 CPA ESI (3+ times in 1 month with same child and/or more than 10 ESI for all)000100 1 CPA Impact from natural disaster or fire, flood000001 1 CPAOther1416129910 70 CPA Police intervention (other)88101237 48 CPA Police intervention (runaway)73131658 52 CPASerious Injury000101 2 CPA Suicide/homicid e attempt021112 7 Total698285976778 478

14. Office of Provider Management Updates

15. Colliding or Complementary: OPM and ORCC Next Practice Matters Meeting: March 27, 2012