ECORTC Orientation Tools & Resources

Use the tools below to learn more about Ohio child welfare and topic areas important for new child welfare workers.  Some of the links below are also great refreshers and resources.

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ONLINE COURSES FOR NON-CREDIT (ORIENTATION ONLY):

Child Trauma Academy, Free Online Courses with Test
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...National Resource Center...Free online courses
Online Courses offered by FASD Initiative (Ohio Professionals)

OHIO SPECIFIC CHILD WELFARE RESOURCES:

PCSAO (PUBLIC CHILDREN SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF OHIO)
ODJFS Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES)
ODJFS (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services) Website with Best Practices and Mission

FEDERAL WEBSITES AND RESOURCES:

US Department of Health and Human Services Site
Federal Poverty Guidelines
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) CHILD DEVELOPMENT TIPS WITH SAFETY FIRST
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME INFORMATION CDC (CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.

GENERAL CHILD WELFARE TOPICS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

ONLINE Child Welfare JOURNALS
Child Abuse Definition, Profile of Abusers and Prevention
Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition, Signs and Effects
Fact Sheet on Pedophilia
Serving Children with Disabilities Handbooks for Child Welfare Workers
Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
FOSTER CARE FACT SHEET (ODJFS)
Ethics for Social Workers and Social Services Employees