Questions Every Judge and Lawyer Should Ask About Infants and Toddlers in the Child Welfare System Osofsky, Maze, Lederman, Grace, & Dicker (2002) View Abstract Issues that should be addressed by judges, attorneys, child advocates, and
child welfare professionals when making decisions about the placement of infants of toddlers in foster care.
Not exact matches
The upshot is that «many do not attempt to be awarded custody of their
children for fear of fighting a losing battle, even
when welfare professionals agree that
children would be better placed in their primary care.»
It was written primarily to help
child welfare caseworkers and other
professionals who work with at - risk families make more informed decisions about
when to refer parents and caregivers, along with their
children, to PCIT programs.
As a true
professional she never lets her students down
when they come to her with their problems, and is strongly committed to the safeguarding of
children and promoting the
welfare of young people.
Helps
child welfare and adoption
professionals expand their cultural competence and skills
when working with LGBTQ individuals and same - sex couples.
Even
when abused
children are brought to the attention of health or
child welfare professionals, the abuse may be unrecognized or ignored by those in a position to protect the
child.10, 11 It is estimated that approximately 40 million
children around the world suffer from maltreatment, and recent population based research suggests that approximately 125/1, 000 American
children are victims of maltreatment.12, 13
Child welfare professionals must take precautions
when providing service to families experiencing domestic violence.
When child welfare and related
professionals truly partner with families in making decisions and setting goals, it can increase buy - in among parents and caregivers and, therefore, increase a family's odds of achieving case plan goals and positive outcomes.
When Child Protective Services (CPS) staff receive reports from professionals and concerned citizens alerting them to concerns about a child's welfare, they may initiate an investigation to determine if a child has been or is at risk of being ha
Child Protective Services (CPS) staff receive reports from
professionals and concerned citizens alerting them to concerns about a
child's welfare, they may initiate an investigation to determine if a child has been or is at risk of being ha
child's
welfare, they may initiate an investigation to determine if a
child has been or is at risk of being ha
child has been or is at risk of being harmed.
When children in out - of - home care can not be safely returned home to their parents,
child welfare professionals first look to relatives (also known as kin) to provide temporary care and, if needed, a permanent family for them.
Educate
child welfare professionals about
when and how to intervene directly in a trauma - sensitive manner and through strategic referrals
The presenters will discuss experiences in pilot sites, review preliminary findings on training effectiveness for
child welfare professionals and supervisors, and discuss
when the training will be available to the broader community.
The material on which this course is based explores the characteristics and benefits of TF - CBT to help
child welfare caseworkers and other
professionals who work with at - risk families make more informed decisions about
when to refer
children and their caregivers to TF - CBT programs.
This training supports staff as they gain a greater understanding of the
child welfare system including the various categories of
child abuse and neglect, what happens to
children and families
when they are involved in the
child welfare system, how early childhood
professionals can support both the families and the
child welfare professionals, and the importance of a well, managed collaborative relationship
Provides an overview of
child welfare, describes how disaster preparedness and response (DPR) and
child welfare professionals can support one another's efforts
when responding to the safety and well - being of
children and families during all phases of disaster.
It was written primarily to help
child welfare caseworkers and other
professionals who work with at - risk families make more informed decisions about
when to refer parents and caregivers, along with their
children, to PCIT programs.