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Safety MethodologyAn overview of Florida’s Practice Model
Florida Department of Children and Families
Copyright 2013 Florida Department of Children & Families
Vision and core tenets of Florida’s practice model remain
Protect the vulnerable, promote strong families, and advance family resiliency.
PARTNER
GATHER INFORMATION
ASSESS & UNDERSTAND
PLAN FOR CHILD SAFETY
PLAN FOR FAMILY CHANGE
MONITOR & ADAPT
ENGAGE
OUR PRACTICES
Copyright 2013 Florida Department of Children & Families
Family-centered, trauma-informed
PARTNER
GATHER INFORMATION
ASSESS & UNDERSTAND
PLAN FOR CHILD SAFETY
PLAN FOR FAMILY
CHANGE
MONITOR & ADAPT
ENGAGE
FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICE
TRAUMA INFORMED
CARE
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Safety Methodology Goals
Improved safety decision making
Reduced re-abuse and repeat investigations
Policy and technology improvements for efficiency
Professionalized and stable work force
Statewide consistent child welfare practices
Higher quality casework and better outcomes for children and families
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Think differently — Practice differently
think differently.ABOUT CHILD SAFETY
• New safety threat definitions• New assessments focused on present and impending
danger• New definitions for a safe and unsafe child• More guidance for assessing caregiver protective capacities• New decision support tools to assess safety and classify risk
practice differently.SKILL DEVELOPMENT
• With e-learning modules, classroom instruction, coaching activities about … • Information gathering and analysis• Solution driven interviews• Mobilizing family resources and networks• Engaging community expertise• Using interventions specific to caregiver protective
capacities
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Safety Methodology (1 of 6)Intake through closure
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SAFE CHILDREN
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
If at the completion of the investigation process the child is determined to be safe . . .
The family may be referred for voluntary Family Support Services or other community resources for an array of prevention and diversion services
for safe children.
UNSAFE CHILDREN
The child protective investigator develops a safety plan in collaboration with the family and their support network to maintain the child safely in the home or temporarily place child out of the home.
Case management services provide:
· On-going safety plan monitoring and management.· To collaboratively develop a family assessment and case plan to
improve parental protective capacities.· To return children to parent(s)’ care when an in-home safety plan is feasible
and sustainable. · To provide for the care, safety, and protection of children in an environment
that fosters healthy social, emotional, intellectual and physical development and promotes the safety, health and well-being of all children under the state’s care.
· To achieve another permanency option for children who cannot be reunified.
Copyright 2013 Florida Department of Children & Families
Safety Methodology (2 of 6)Intake through closure
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
INFORMATION SUFFICIENCY ACCURATE ASSESSMENTS
CASE PLANS TO IMPROVEPROTECTIVE CAPACITIES
SOUND SAFETY DECISIONS
MANAGE SAFETY THREATS
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Safety (3 of 6)Intake through closure
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SAFE CHILDREN
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
If at the completion of the investigation process the child is determined to be safe . . .
The family may be referred for voluntary Family Support Services or other community resources for an array of prevention and diversion services
for safe children.
UNSAFE CHILDREN
The child protective investigator develops a safety plan in collaboration with the family and their support network to maintain the child safely in the home or temporarily place child out of the home.
Case management services provide:
· On-going safety plan monitoring and management.· To collaboratively develop a family assessment and case plan to
improve parental protective capacities.· To return children to parent(s)’ care when an in-home safety plan is feasible
and sustainable. · To provide for the care, safety, and protection of children in an environment
that fosters healthy social, emotional, intellectual and physical development and promotes the safety, health and well-being of all children under the state’s care.
· To achieve another permanency option for children who cannot be reunified.
Copyright 2013 Florida Department of Children & Families
Safety Methodology (4 of 6)Intake through closure
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SAFE CHILDREN
UNSAFE CHILDREN
IS THE CHILD CURRENTLY SAFE IN
THIS HOME?
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
Copyright 2013 Florida Department of Children & Families
Safety Methodology (5 of 6)Intake through closure
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
INFORMATION DOMAINS: Making good decisions about safety begins with gathering sufficient information using the following six standardized information domains throughout the life of a case.
1) Nature and Extent of the Maltreatment 4) Adult Functioning 2) Circumstances that Accompany the Maltreatment 5) General Parenting Practices 3) Child Functioning 6) Discipline and Behavior Management
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is gathered and used during all phases of child welfare to determine if:
1) There are threats of danger to a child’s safety.2) The child is vulnerable to those threats.3) The parent(s) possess sufficient protective capacities to manage identified threats to child safety.
SAFE CHILDREN
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
If at the completion of the investigation process the child is
determined to be safe . . .
The family may be referred for voluntary Family Support Services or
other community resources for an array of prevention and diversion
services for safe children.
UNSAFE CHILDREN
The child protective investigator develops a safety plan in collaboration with the family and their support network to maintain the child safely in the home or temporarily place child out of the home.
Case management services provide:
· On-going safety plan monitoring and management.· To collaboratively develop a family assessment and case plan to
improve parental protective capacities.· To return children to parent(s)’ care when an in-home safety plan is feasible
and sustainable. · To provide for the care, safety, and protection of children in an environment
that fosters healthy social, emotional, intellectual and physical development and promotes the safety, health and well-being of all children under the state’s care.
· To achieve another permanency option for children who cannot be reunified.
CPIs: More robust
assessment information
CMs: Enhanced focus on safety management
Copyright 2013 Florida Department of Children & Families
Safety Methodology (6 of 6)Intake through closure
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SAFE CHILDREN
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE
If at the completion of the investigation process the child is
determined to be safe . . .
The family may be referred for voluntary Family Support Services or
other community resources for an array of prevention and diversion
services for safe children.
UNSAFE CHILDRENPresent/Impending
Dangers
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