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Division of Family and Children Services Resource Development Policy and Practice Updates Date: December 10, 2013 Georgia Department of Human
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Division of Family and Children Services. Resource Development Policy and Practice Updates Date: December 10, 2013. Georgia Department of Human Services. Vision, Mission and Core Values. Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Division of Family and Children Services
Resource DevelopmentPolicy and Practice
Updates
Date: December 10, 2013 Georgia Department of Human Services
Vision, Mission and Core ValuesVision Vision
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.
MissionMissionStrengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
Core ValuesCore 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.
Welcome
Meeting Goals– Meet Participants Needs– CPA / DFCS Staff
Networking• Develop Partnerships
– Review Key Policies– Answer Practice/Policy
Questions– Provide Updates– Gather Feedback
• Welcome
• Opening Session: Initial Evaluation
• Session 1 Workshops
• Session 2 Workshops
• Lunch: Emory Smoke Free Campaign
• Session 3 Workshops
• Session 4 Workshops
• Closing Session: Re-Evaluations
• Open Q & A
• Evaluations/Adjourn
The following previews have been approved for ALL AUDIENCES by the Foster Care Services Director.
RATED: FY 14 For all RD Audiences
Safety, Quality, New Processes , Policy Changes, Partnership
Materials BinderPolicy: Social Services 1014 +Social Services 1015 = Chapter 14
Forms: New, Revised and Refreshed
Chapter 14: TOC14.0 Introduction 14.11 Initial FE Components
14.1 Safety & Quality Standards
14.12 Initial FE Outline
14.2 Criminal Records Checks
14.13 Family Re-Evaluation
14.3 Caregiver Safety Screening IA/Re-Eval
14.14 Family Evaluation Addendum
14.4 Waiver of Non-Safety Approval Standards for Relatives
14.15 Household Approval Status
14.5 Family Daycare and Personal Care Homes
14.16 Working with Caregivers
14.6 Recruitment & Retention
14.17 FP Bill of Rights & Grievances
14.7 Inquiries & Information Session
14.18 Supervision of Children
14.8 Pre-Service Training 14.19 Home Safety
14.9 Continued Parent Development
14.20 Discipline & Behavior Management
14.10 Initial FE Administrative Requirements
14.21 Reporting Allegations of CAN
14.22 Policy Violations
14.23 Home Closures
14.24 Inter-County & Inter-Agency Partnerships
14.25 Staff Restrictions on Fostering
General Policy Template• Template Policy
– Code/References– Requirements
• Requirements in italics is federal compliance language. – Procedures– Practice Guidance– Forms / Tools
Caregiver Service Cycle
14.10 : Initial Family Evaluation Admin Reqs• Initiate FE after receipt of the
Caregiver Application• 8 Weeks To Complete
– After all components are done• 3-In-Home Consultations• Assessors Requirements
– IMPACT Trained– Case Manager Level or Approved
Contractor
• Director / Designee Approval– IMPACT Overview
• Assessments terminated if caregivers does not submit all documentation within 60 days of initiation of FE.
14.11 Initial FE Components• General Requirements—the same ( medicals, drug screens, safety checks, written
assessment and recommendations)• New Requirements: Carbon Monoxide Detector, ABC Fire Extinguisher, CPR / 1st Aid prior
to approval• Medical & Drug Screening
– New Medical Form for Other Household Members– Revised Medical Form for Caregivers– TB Test (Blood or Skin Test)– Medical Disqualification: MO endorses that person’s health condition poses a direct threat to the
health and safety of others. Direct threat can’t be eliminated by modifications in policy, practice or procedures.
– Ongoing Medical: Medical, cognitive or other condition that will affect child caring or just an on-going condition—requires annual evaluation.
• References: New Forms– Prior Service Report– Agency and Employment Reference Forms
14.11 Initial FE Components• Other New/Revised Forms
– Information Disclosure– DHS HIPAA (Updated and Now Required for CPA Caregivers)– Caregiver Placement Preferences Form– Form 29– Personal References List– Accurint / SUCCESS Screening– Casey Assessments – Information Session Forms
14.12 Initial FE Outline• Mostly the same; Some adjustments to the location of information• Safety Screen Results
• Prior Service History– Discuss information from Prior Service Report
GCIC NCIC GA DFCS-CPS
Other State’s-CPS
PP DOC SOR
Primary Caregiver : John Doe Eligible to Proceed as of 9/1/2013
Eligible to Proceed as of 9/1/2013
Eligible to Proceed as of 8/1/2013
N/A Eligible to Proceed as of 9/1/2013
Eligible to Proceed as of 9/1/2013
Eligible to Proceed as of 9/1/2013
14.12 Initial FE Outline• Tobacco Use In the Home• Finances
– More Guidance /SUCCESS Screening– Evidence of Income
• Caregiver Protective Capacities– Ability to Meet Child Vulnerabilities– Cognitive , Emotional & Behavioral Capacities
• Ability (Willingness) to Support Educational Stability• Partnership Parenting
– FP Role Performance Scale– Receptivity to Birth Family Connections
14.12 Initial FE Outline• Attachments & Verifications
– Streamlined; Easier To Follow– 16 Confirmation Statements
Attestation• “I attest that this Family Assessment was completed
by a qualified assessor, the applicant(s) meet the Safety and Quality Standards, and all attachments, verification and processes for approval have been completed.”
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