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/ FCPM Test for Richmond County - Family Engagement with the Voice of the Family - Test Three
FCPM Test for Richmond County – Family Engagement with the Voice of the Family – Test Three Objective: To use the preparation interview to gain more information about the family’s situation before the service provider conducts the family assessment. Predictions: 1) Increase the agency’s knowledge of the family... more »
By Antoinette - Dec 2 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ A New Day Begins Today: Family Centered Practice
Today marks our official "switch" to Family Centered Practice in the Innovations Zones. Today begins a purposeful practice of family centered values and beliefs that should saturate our work with children, families, partners and each other. One of the biggest lessons I learned over the last six months of... more »
By Dianne Yearby - Dec 1 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Richmond County-Voice of the Family 2nd Test
RICHMOND COUNTY Voice of the Family during the CCFA Second Test-Stage of Change Objective: •To improve effectiveness of the Comprehensive Family Assessments through increased family engagement. Family engagement will be enhanced by improving communication family to agency and agency to... more »
By Monique Brabham - Nov 20 2009 - 2 new of 2 messages
/ IMPACT : Partnership Parenting Training Announcement
I am pleased to announce that the new IMPACT (called IMPACT:Partnership Parenting) curriculum for family centered practice is complete. IMPACT: Partnership Parenting consists of 10 pre-service training modules and 7- on-going training modules. All Innovation Zones should use the new IMPACT curriculum and processes beginning... more »
By Dianne Yearby - Nov 16 2009 - 2 new of 2 messages
/ Richmond County - Family Engagement in Investigations before Family Assessment
FCPM Test for Richmond County – Family Engagement To use the preparation interview before the service provider conducts the family assessment to gain more information of the family’s situation. Predictions: 1) Increase the agency’s goal to improve safety and well- being outcomes for children and families.... more »
By Antoinette - Nov 16 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Files Posted
Hello Innovation Zone! The handouts and powerpoints from the 2nd BSC Learning Session are now posted in the Files section. Thanks, Dianne
By Dianne Yearby - Nov 5 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Richmond County Community Engage Family Centered Model Test
Richmond County Community Engage Family Centered Model Test. Objective: Introduce the community to the Family Centered Practice Model. Build on information shared by Muscogee County’s test cycle. Predictions: By engaging the community in a forum; the community would have a better understanding of DHS Family Centered Approach to... more »
By Calvetta Wright - Oct 29 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Video to show staff and Resource/Partnership parents
There is a great video titled "Bridging the Gap: Families Working Together" that you can show to staff and resource/partnership parents during an in house meeting or training session. The video can be downloaded online. This is a great opportunity to see a foster parent work in partnership with a birth parent as well as the issues that... more »
By AmyM - Oct 29 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Concurrent Planning Lunch Mtg
A lunch meeting was held today October 22, 2009 at Brantley DFCS with our Judge as well as all of the DFCS related attorneys and Brantley DFCS Social Services Staff, Supervisors, and Director. Information was presented to all regarding the benefits of concurrent planning as well as the reason for concurrent planning in relation to... more »
By Dawn - Oct 22 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Partnership Parenting
On September 12, 2009, Muscogee DFCS foster parents gathered for their annual cookout. Historically, this gathering has been exclusive for foster parents and the foster children in their care. This year the foster parents decided to invite the birth parents to their gathering. This would provide for parenting opportunities, sibling... more »
By els - Oct 15 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Richmond Cty FCP Family Engagement/FTM test two
Family Centered Practice Family Engagement/Family Team Meeting Test Test Two September 28, 2009 Conducted by Millicent Mc Rae Barriers Learned from Test One: 1) Several detrimental family concerns prevented case from transferring into Family Preservation 2) Unable to complete the family team meeting within the ten day time... more »
By Antoinette - Oct 8 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ New NRC Name
The National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning is now the National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections. [link] If you haven't already seen the Web-based Practice Toolkit for Family Engagement, I urge you to visit their site. There is also a link to a... more »
By Dianne Yearby - Oct 7 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Richmond County "Voice of the Family"
RICHMOND COUNTY Voice of the Family during the CCFA Objective: •To hear the voice of the family in the CCFA to get their understanding of why the Agency is currently involved with their family and what they think is needed to for their family to thrive Predictions: •The family understands why their children were removed from their... more »
By Monique Brabham - Sep 30 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ 2nd Learning Session 10/20/09
The 2nd Learning Session will be held on 10/20/09 at the Macon DHS Training Center (10:30AM-4:30PM). Each county has 10 spaces. The registration form has been forwarded to the County Directors. Adina Broome will be presenting on confidentiality and full disclosure so bring your questions! You will also hear more details about Risk... more »
By Dianne Yearby - Sep 24 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Concurrent Test Group Meeting
The Concurrent Test Groups in Brantley, Muscogee, and Richmond Counties will be meeting at the Methodist Home in Macon, GA. on Tuesday, September 29th from 9:30-3:30 in the Lipford Room of the Rumford Building. The Concurrent Test Groups in Catoosa, Fulton and Walton Counties will be meeting at the Cherokee County DFCS conference room on Wednesday,... more »
By AmyM - Sep 23 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Richmond County Foster Parent Model Test
Richmond County Foster Parent Model Test Objective: To introduce Foster Parents to the new concepts and practices of Partnership Parenting, Resource Parenting and Adoptive Parent. Predictions: By introducing the Foster Parents to new information in an open forum it will allow them as a collective to better... more »
By Calvetta Wright - Sep 15 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Walton County Connectivity Initiative
Walton County (along with the rest of Region V) have been implementing various connectivity related activities over the past two months in order to get Case Managers more involved with the families on their caseloads. The main focus of each activity has been to promote greater connection between various absent family members and their... more »
By Doug - Sep 11 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Richmond CCFA Test Two
Cycle Two CCFA Test--Provider Neighbor To Family will conduct a "full disclosure" session prior to the MDT with the family. NTF will include the client's response/reactions to the assessment in the CCFA report. Future Next Step: NTF will develop a draft of an ideal family centered assessment report for review.... more »
By Dianne Yearby - Sep 9 2009 - 2 new of 2 messages
/ Mary Helen Schena's Post for Placement
Partnership Parenting Considerations by Mary Helen Schena Walton County DFCS has been attempting to implement Partnership Parenting with as many new FC cases as possible. One of the cases that I just recently received has highlighted the importance of carefully considering which cases might be appropriate for this. The... more »
By Leah - Sep 2 2009 - 2 new of 2 messages
/ Concurrent Planning Assessment Guide
This guide is being used to help in the decision making of determining if concurrent planning is suitable for a new case of mine. As we are going through the CCFA process, consisting of the FTM, MDT, etc. this guide has been explored to guide our direction. After completing the guide, I have noticed that not only does it highlight the areas of... more »
By Leah - Sep 1 2009 - 2 new of 2 messages
/ Mandy Holcombe's Post for Family Preservation
Walton County DFCS began a test in July to become more closely involved with families and building relationships to be more empathetic and respectful in our work with them. I received a CPS FPU case in July which was transferred to me from another FPU case manager due to a conflict between the family and worker. After this conflict... more »
By Nicki - Sep 1 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Family Engagement/Family Team Meeting Test
Family Centered Practice Family Engagement/Family Team Meeting Test August 30, 2009 Objective: To use the family team meeting as an act of early intervention for family support during the investigation stage of the case. By increasing family support in conjunction with referrals for community services, the agency seeks to reduce the probability of the... more »
By Calvetta Wright - Aug 31 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Muscogee County - Resource Parenting
Outcome of Foster Parent Meeting survey has now been posted and is in the file section.
By Vernadine - Aug 31 2009 - 3 new of 3 messages
/ Additional Concurrent Planning Resource posted
Hi all, I've posted a new file, an article we received from Janyce Fenton with more information about CP as a practice tool. There are a couple of helpful hits, common mistakes made when utilizing CP as a practice tool, and some checklists to use when thinking about implementation. Please go to the Files section of the website and use. Let us know if... more »
By Julie York - Aug 28 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Creating Family Centered principles in the CCFA
Family Centered Assessments: CCFA PDSA Cycle 1 Test –Richmond County DFCS and Neighbor to Family start date 8.25.09 Discussion Neighbor to Family (NTF) is partnering with Richmond County DFCS to conduct tests which would lead to the CCFA process exemplifying more family centered principles.... more »
By Stephen F. Perdue - Aug 27 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Family Centered Practice Voice of the Family Test
Voice of the Family during the CCFA Objective: To hear the voice of the family in the Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment to get their understanding of why the Agency is currently involved with their family and what they think is needed to for their family to thrive forever. Predictions: When the child is removed form their home and placed in... more »
By Calvetta Wright - Aug 27 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ 2nd BSC Learning Session, 10/20/09
Hello, The 2nd BSC Learning Session (1-day) will be held at the Macon Middle Georgia Training Center on October 20, 2009 from 10:30AM-4:30 pm. The number of slots per county will be shared in the coming weeks. Among others, on the agenda will be Partnership Parenting and use of Full Disclosure. What other topics would you like addressed? Also, let... more »
By Dianne Yearby - Aug 25 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Muscogee County Community Engagement Citizens Panel outcome
Muscogee County DFCS met on 8/19/09 with the coordinator of the Citizens Panel Review committee as well as the Juvenile Court Judge and other members of the court. In attendance from Muscogee DFCS: County Director, Program Director, a Social Services Supervisor for Permanency, and 5 Permanency Case managers. The topic of Family... more »
By Lori - Aug 21 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Muscogee County - Resource Parenting
Test: At a regular Foster Parent meeting County Director will share with current Foster Parents FCPM and Resource Parenting to determine percentage of foster parents open to the practice shift. Prior to County Director conversation with foster parents a pre-survey will be administered and upon conclusion a post survey will be given to... more »
By Vernadine - Aug 21 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Risk Taking
Greetings All: I took the advice of people that informed me of the proper etiqutte for posting thoughts and responses and doing it in "big girl" fashion and creating a post versus adding or responding to a message. ( Thanks, Lisa and Dianne) First, let me thank you for using this forum for sharing and... more »
By kathy herren - Aug 19 2009 - 1 new of 1 message
/ Powerpoint and 2nd Learning Session
Hello Innovation Zones, FYI: I uploaded a powerpoint file that I used to provide an overview of FCP to providers in Fulton County yesterday. We have about 14 weeks to go before we "flip the switch" on December 1st. We need to begin picking up the pace by increasing testing and moving toward implementation of results.... more »