PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Foundation Training Plan for______

Hire Date: ______

Administrative Rule DCF 43/Training Requirements

Administrative rule, Ch. DCF 43, The Training for Child Protective Services Caseworkers and Supervisors, took effect on February 1, 2008. This training rule outlined training requirements for pre-service, foundation and ongoing training. Newly hired child welfare staff members have 2 years from the date of hire to complete 15 days of Foundation courses and newly hired child welfare supervisors have 1 year from the date of hire to complete 15 days of Foundation courses (unless exempt).

Required Foundation Courses:

Four of the Foundation courses are required for all child welfare staff members. Those who have access, initial assessment, and ongoing CPS job responsibilities have additional Safety related requirements as noted below:

Safety in Child Protective Services – Present Danger* (1 day)

Required for Access, Initial Assessment & Ongoing CPS Completion Date______

Safety in Child Protective Services – Impending Danger* (2 days)

Required for Initial Assessment & Ongoing CPS Completion Date______

Engaging to Build Trusting Relationships (2 days) Completion Date______

Supporting Change Through Engagement* (2 days) Completion Date______

Case Practice with American Indian Tribes (2 days) Completion Date______

Placement (2 days) Completion Date______

Menu Option Foundation Courses:

The remainder of the Foundation Training sessions are selected by child welfare workers based upon consultation with their supervisor, their job functions, and their individual practice skills and development needs. The remainder of the menu option Foundation Training sessions include:

Trauma Informed Practice (2 days) Completion Date______

In the Best Interest of the Child:

Making the Most of Family Interaction (2 days) Completion Date______

Access (1 day) Completion Date______

Initial Assessment* (3 days) Completion Date______

Ongoing Case Planning* (2 days) Completion Date______

Note: Some Foundation Training sessions have pre-requisites and those are denoted with a * in the lists above. Be certain to complete the prerequisite, as described on PDS Online, prior to the training.

WCWPDS 5/9/2017