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    This is what it is all about.

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    Introductions

    Split into groups

    One person introduces each member of the

    group, their role at OCS, and all the different ways

    that members are involved with the prevention of

    child abuse and neglect.

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    StrengtheningFamilies Alaska

    A New Evidence-BasedChild MaltreatmentPrevention Strategy

    The Child Welfare Academy

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    The Strengthening Families Initiative

    Developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy

    www.cssp.org

    National Expansion with the assistance of the National Allianceof Childrens Trust and Prevention Funds

    www.ctfalliance.org

    Funded by theDoris Duke Charitable Foundation

    http://www.cssp.org/http://www.ctfalliance.org/http://www.ctfalliance.org/http://www.cssp.org/
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    Just the facts

    Research Questions

    With families, what already works?

    What family characteristics promotechildrens healthy development and

    link directly to reducing the risk of child

    abuse and neglect?

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    The Protective Factors Framework Parental Resilience

    Social Connections

    Knowledge of Parentingand Child Development

    Concrete Support in

    Times of Need

    Social and Emotional

    Development

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    Families

    &

    Protective

    Factors

    Early Care

    &

    EducationDomesticViolence

    Childrens

    Mental

    Health

    Home

    visiting

    programs

    ChildWelfare

    Family

    Resource

    Centers

    Targeted

    special

    needs

    programs

    Physical

    Health

    Safety

    planningEducation

    ScreeningShelter

    Mental Health Consultation

    Counseling

    AssessmentSafety Plng

    Substance

    Abuse trtmt

    Home

    visits

    Group

    activities

    Primary

    healthcare

    Health

    promotion

    activities

    Parent/ child

    activities

    Support

    Grps

    Screening and assessment

    Early intervention services

    Parent Ed.

    Counseling

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    Real Results:

    Systems at state and national level areincorporating child abuse prevention

    goals and strategies across multipledisciplines to allow better collaboration.

    Local programs and parent leaders areusing the same framework to

    strengthen local programs and localcommunity approaches to supportingfamilies with young children.

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    Permanence

    Well-beingProtective Factors

    are based on building resiliency rather than

    reducing risk

    Safety

    are concrete and

    identifiable behaviors,

    emotions, social

    connections and resources

    necessary for insuring

    child safety. Source: Child

    Welfare Institute

    Protective Factors

    Parental resil ience

    Social connectionsKnowledge of parenting

    and chi ld development

    Concrete support in

    times of need

    Social and emotional

    competence of chi ldr en

    Protective CapacitiesI ntellectual skil ls

    Emotional ski ll s

    Physical care skil ls

    Motivations to protect

    Social connections

    Resources such as

    income, employment or

    housing

    Protective

    Capacities

    Center

    for the

    Studyof

    Social

    Policy

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    Initial Assessment Case Example

    1. Read Case Example to enhance discussion for

    the following slides that outline the 5 protective

    factors.

    2. As we go through the slides, we will use this

    Initial Assessment Case Example to think about

    how Protective Factors might help guide our

    work with the family.3. We will also use the example to help us think

    about how we or other agencies might have

    assisted the family sooner.

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    Parental

    Resilience

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    Parental Resilience

    Psychological health; parents feel supported andable to solve problems; can develop trustingrelationships with others and reach out for help

    Parents who did nothave positivechildhood experiencesor who are in troubling

    circumstances needextra support andtrusting relationships

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    SocialConnections

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    Social Connections

    Relationships with extendedfamily, friends, co-workers,other parents with childrensimilar ages

    Community norms aredeveloped through socialconnections

    Mutual assistance networks:child care, emotional support,concrete help

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    Knowledge of

    Parenting and Child

    Development

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    Knowledge of Parenting and Child

    DevelopmentBasic informationabout how childrendevelop

    Basic techniques ofdevelopmentallyappropriate discipline

    Alternatives to parenting behaviors experienced as achild

    Help with challenging behaviors

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    Concrete

    Supports inTimes of Need

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    Concrete Supports

    Response to a crisis: food,clothing, shelter

    Assistance with daily needs:

    health care, job opportunities,transportation, education

    Services for parents in crisis:mental health, domesticviolence, substance abuse

    Specialized services for children

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    Strengthening Families: Creating a New Normal

    Community and multi-

    system leaders act to

    build sustainable

    infrastructure through

    key levers for change:

    Parent Partnerships

    Policy/Systems

    Professional

    Development

    Community programs and

    worker practice consistently:

    Facilitate friendships

    and mutual support

    Strengthen parenting

    Respond to family

    crises

    Link families to services

    and opportunities

    Value and support

    parents

    Further childrens social

    and emotional

    development

    Observe and respond to

    early warning signs ofabuse and neglect

    Families and

    communities build

    protective factors that

    also promote healthy

    outcomes:

    Parental resilience

    Social connections

    Knowledge of

    parenting and child

    development

    Concrete support in

    times of need

    Social and emotional

    competence of

    children

    Strengthened families

    Optimal child

    development

    Reduced child abuse

    & neglect

    Levers Strategies Protective Factors Results

    A New Normal

    The Strengthening Families Approach:

    Benefits ALL families

    Builds on family strengths, buffers risk, and promotes better outcomes

    Can be implemented through small but significant changes in everyday actions Builds on and can become a part of existing programs, strategies, systems and community opportunities

    Families and communities, service systems and organizations:

    Focus on building protective and promotive factors to reduce risk and create optimal outcomes for children, youth and families

    Recognize and support parents as decision makers and leaders

    Value the culture and unique assets of each family

    Are mutually responsible for better outcomes for children, youth and families

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    Social and Emotional

    Competence

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    Social and Emotional CompetenceNormal development (like using language to expressneeds and feelings) creates more positive parent-child interactions

    Challenging behaviors,

    traumatic experiences ordevelopment that is not ontrack require extra adultattention

    A Surprise: What childrenlearn in school or otherprograms goes home totheir families

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    Case Plan Brainstorm

    Use Protective Factors to help you brainstorm about

    how to case plan with the Johnson Family. What

    kind of goals, objectives, and activities would link tobuilding protective factors in the family?

    For PCA:

    How do protective factors support enhancing

    protective capacities?

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    Small but significant changes ineveryday practices can produce

    huge results in preventing childabuse and neglect for young

    childrenand helping families

    stay strong even under stress

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    Strengthening Families Program and

    Early Childhood Interventions

    Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

    Vulnerability/ InterventionsLaws and policy

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    L SKIn October of 2010, 49% of

    children with a substantiatedallegation of maltreatment

    were between birth and five

    years of age

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    EARLY YEARS MATTER!

    90% of brain

    development takes

    places before the age of3

    Early brain development

    determines continued

    developmentJack P. Shonkoff, M.S., Center on the Developing Child. Presentation 1/18/07

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    Relationships with Caregiver

    Brain

    developmentrequires healthy

    caregiving

    Stress associated

    with abuse and

    neglect impairs

    brain development

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    Best Practices for Children under 6If

    The key to healthy and social and emotionaldevelopment is positive and consistent earlyexperiences with loving caregivers

    And early brain development is supported bycaregiving by trusted adults who can play with,talk to, and comfort a child.

    Then

    How do we assure that the children we workwith have these supports, connections, andattachments.

    What are best practices for the children we workwith?

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    Best Practices for Children under 6If

    Young children are more likely to have physical

    health problems than other children and many

    enter foster care with complex physical health

    needs

    Then

    How do we assure the children we work with

    have their medical needs met?

    What are best practices for the children we work

    with?

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    Best Practices for Children under 6If

    If a young child is not adequately supported at the

    time separation, then a separation can be

    traumatic for a child. To reduce the impact of

    separation on a young child, the child needs to

    maintain healthy contact with caregivers.

    Then

    How do we assure the young children who have

    been separated from caregivers maintain healthy

    family contact with those caregivers?

    What are best practices for the children we work

    with?

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    Best Practices for Children under 6If

    If a young child is not adequately supported at the

    time separation, then a separation can be

    traumatic for a child. To reduce the impact of

    separation on a young child, the child needs to

    maintain healthy contact with caregivers.

    Then

    How do we assure the young children who have

    been separated from caregivers maintain healthy

    family contact with caregivers?

    What are best practices for the children we work

    with?

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    CAPTA/IDEA Part C

    CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act)

    requires infants and toddlers be evaluated for

    eligibility for early intervention services

    Alaska Early Intervention/ Infant Learning

    Program (ILP)

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    What is the Alaska Early Intervention/ Infant

    Learning Program (ILP)?

    They help you understand a child's development

    They help you find services you need for a child

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    Infant Learning Program Screening and Evaluation

    Any infant or toddler with a diagnosed orsuspected development delay needs a screening

    and or evaluation to determine eligibility to beenrolled in a program.

    Screening - is a quick look at how a child s learningand growing.

    Evaluation - included developmental tests and

    evaluation by qualified professionals to determinea child's initial and continuing eligibility.

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    Who is eligible for early intervention ILP services

    Any child under the age of three years when:

    They show at least a 15% delay in one or more of thesedevelopmental areas: Moving (gross motor)

    Using Hands (fine motor) Thinking/Learning (cognitive)

    Understanding/Talking (communication/language)

    Getting along with others (social/emotional)

    Doing things for him/her self (adaptive)

    OR

    Have a diagnosed condition that may lead to a significantdelay or

    Are at risk for a developmental delay.

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    Referring Children in Foster Care

    Children should be referred to ILP screening as

    soon as possible after deemed necessary

    If the child is not in custody, the parents shouldstay involved in the screening

    Both parents and foster parents should be

    involved in an evaluation or recommended

    services.

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    Making a referral

    http://www.hss.state.a

    k.us/ocs/InfantLearnin

    g/program/program_dir.htm

    Handout Referral Form

    Handout Brochure

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    Services for children might include:

    Developmental screening and evaluation

    An Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) to outlinegoals and services families want for their children

    Information for families to better understand their child's

    developmental strengths and needs Home visits to help the family or caregivers guide their

    children in learning new skills

    Physical, occupation or speech therapy to help familiessupport their child with daily activities

    Specialized equipment and resources to promotedevelopment

    Assistance in getting other specialized services and carefamilies need

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    ILP/ Protective Factors

    Parental Resilience

    Social Connections

    Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

    Concrete Support in Times of Need

    Social and Emotional Development

    Nurturing and Attachment

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    Case Study

    1. How was it determined that child under threeeligible for referral?

    2. When was referral accomplished?

    3. How were the parents included in the referral?4. How were the parents (foster parents) included

    in the screening?

    5. If needed, how were the parents (foster parents)included in the evaluation and services?

    6. How were the services included in the case plan?

    7. How were the protective factors in the familysupported?

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    What happens after age three in ILP?

    ILP hosts a meeting where

    transition plan is

    developed

    Services for children who

    continue to experience

    developmental delays

    beyond the age of three

    are identified and

    established.

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    Referring children after age three?

    Continue to refer children

    Engage parents

    Head Start and other agencies that can continue

    to work with children in the home and outside the

    school setting.

    Strengthening Families Strategies (child care).

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    Head Start

    What is Head Start?

    Services for 3-5 year olds

    Early Head Start

    Benefits for Children

    Benefits for Parents

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    Head Start/ Protective Factors

    Parental Resilience

    Social Connections

    Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

    Concrete Support in Times of Need

    Social and Emotional Development

    Nurturing and Attachment

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    STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM LINKAGES:POLICY AND PROGRAM STRATEGIES

    ng Families Out of

    e CW System Intake and Investigations Case Planning

    In-Home Child

    Protective Services

    Out-of-Home Care/

    Permanency

    Older Youth Exiting

    Foster Care

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    Strengthening Families in Your

    Community!

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    Resources

    Strengthening Families

    www.strengtheningfamilies.net

    Center for the Study of Social Policy

    www.cssp.org

    Strengthening Families Alaska

    www.strengtheningfamilies.alaska.gov

    Facebook too!

    Alaska Child Welfare Academy http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/childwelfareacademy/

    Facebook too!

    http://www.strengtheningfamilies.net/http://www.cssp.org/http://www.strengtheningfamilies.alaska.gov/http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/childwelfareacademy/http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/childwelfareacademy/http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/childwelfareacademy/http://www.strengtheningfamilies.alaska.gov/http://www.cssp.org/http://www.strengtheningfamilies.net/
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    THANK YOU!

    When families do

    better- kids do better.

    Families dont careabout how much you

    know until they know

    how much you care.

    Marian Wright

    Edelman