The Child Welfare System |
Organizational structure of the federal, state and local child welfare system |
You Are Part of the System |
Overview of the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) outcomes and monitoring |
CFSR Fact Sheets
http://www.summitonchildren.ohio.gov/CFSR/default.html
Ohio CFSR Findings
(select the report – CFSR- and scroll down for Ohio)
Ohio’s PIP
(select the report – PIP- and scroll down for Ohio) |
Legal mandates related to child welfare |
CAPTA overview
ASFA overview
ICWA overview
MEPA overview
Overview of Ohio’s Mandated Reporter Statute:
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Overview of funding for child welfare services |
PCSAO Fact Book: State of Ohio Profile:
http://www.pcsao.org/2009_2010PCSAOFactbook/Ohio.pdf
PCSAO Fact Book: County Profiles:
http://www.pcsao.org/88countyprofiles.htm |
Definitions of child maltreatment |
Field Guide to Child Welfare
Step One: If you do not already have access to the Field Guide for Child Welfare, go to fieldguideadmin@ihs-trainet.com and request a log in number. You will receive an email with a user name and password.
Step Two: When you have access go to www.childwelfarefieldguide.com and click on the index tab at the top of the page. It may take awhile for the complete listing of content to come up on the screen. When it does, scroll down to find and read, Definitions- types of Abuse
Ohio Revised Code - 2151.031 Abused child defined: http://codes.ohio.gov/ |
Services and activities provided by the child welfare system
Alternative Response |
Responsibility of Child Protective Services from HHS User Manuel Series, Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers
For overview of Alternative Response see: Children, Families and the Courts Ohio Bulletin, Volume 3, Spring 2007, No. 3, entitled “Alternative Response” available at: www.sconet.state.oh.us
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Agency Vision, Mission, and Outcomes |
Agency’s Vision, Mission, and Objectives |
Our Vision, Mission, and Objectives |
Agency table of organization and departmental/unit functions and responsibilities |
Who Does What? |
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Agency and Community Services |
How cases progress through the agency, and which departments or units are responsible for cases from initial referral through case closure |
Shadowing |
Commonly used abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in agency |
Commonly Used Acronyms |
Community resources and service providers |
Community Resources |
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Child Welfare Values and Principles |
History of societal values, philosophy, and define child welfare values and guiding principles |
Child Welfare Values and Principles Put Into Practice
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Competence in culture and diversity |
ield Guide to Child Welfare
Step One: If you do not already have access to the Field Guide for Child Welfare, go to fieldguideadmin@ihs-trainet.com and request a log in number. You will receive an email with a user name and password.
Step Two: When you have access go to www.childwelfarefieldguide.com and click on the index tab at the top of the page. It may take awhile for the complete listing of content to come up on the screen. When it does, scroll down to find Culture and Diversity and read, Cultural Competence, Definition |
Information on ethnic and cultural groups and services in the community |
Community Ethnic and Cultural Groups and Services |
The agency’s expectations of and activities for cultural competence in working with staff, clients, and the community |
Agency Expectations and Resources for Culture and Diversity |
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Laws, Rules, and Policies |
The Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) |
ORC and OAC: http://codes.ohio.gov/
The ORC and OAC |
Policy and procedures related to documentation and confidentiality |
Effective Documentation (HHS User Series) Child Protective Services: Guide for Caseworker
Link to COA Standards, Confidentiality and Privacy Protection
Local Agency Policies and Procedures Manual
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Children And Families Served By The Agency |
Overview of characteristics, problems, and needs of families served by your agency |
The Families We Serve |
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Personnel Issues |
Federal and state laws and regulations regarding personnel issues including: |
Laws Regarding Personnel Issues
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for overview of EEOC Laws: http://www.eeoc.gov/abouteeo/overview_laws.html.
CORSA University for Sexual Harassment Online Training
http://www.corsa.org/ and log into the CORSA University. (Note: 61 of Ohio’s 88 counties are members of this organization and have access to several online courses free of charge. Click on member counties to see if your county is a member.
HIPPA Overview PowerPoint:
http://www.pcsao.org/hipaa.htm
CDC Fact Sheet: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Other Bloodborne Infections
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/bp_universal_precautions.html
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B & C: Preventing Exposure at Work
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Agency-specific personnel policies and procedures, forms, and employee benefits
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Personnel Policies and Benefits. |
Agency-specific probationary and annual performance evaluation processes |
Agency’s Evaluation Process |
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Staff Development |
Roles and responsibilities for maintaining a learning environment |
Responsibility for Maintaining a Learning Environment |
The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program (OCWTP) |
OCWTP Web Site:
www.ocwtp.net
Regional Training Centers:
http://www.ocwtp.net/RTCs.htm
Training Requirements:
http://www.ocwtp.net/Requirements.htm
Training Opportunities:
http://www.ocwtp.net/Training.htm |
Resources for enhancing knowledge and understanding in the field of child welfare |
Child Welfare Resources and Learning Opportunities |
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Customer Service and Professional Demeanor |
Agency-specific expectations regarding customer service and professional demeanor |
Customer Service and Professional Demeanor
Ohio’s Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct http://www.cswmft.ohio.gov/ethics/code.pdf
NASW’s Code of Ethics http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/default.asp |
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Safety in the Workplace and in the Field |
Safety issues for child welfare professionals and agency-specific safety policies, procedures, and resources |
Safety Issues for Child Welfare Professionals
Link to Staff Safety – PCSAO Standards for Effective Practice
Safety Critical Incident Form:
http://www.pcsao.org/SafetyIncidentReport.htm |
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Agency Facilities and Equipment |
Agency facilities and equipment |
Agency Facilities and Equipment |
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