An Overview of Child Welfare Programs for Temporary Assistance Staff
Program Description
This teleconference provides TA eligibility workers, especially those who focus on child-only cases, a foundation for a more comprehensive understanding of the child welfare system. This includes an overview of the child welfare mission, five outcomes of child welfare practice, the reasons and the way a child may come into a relative's care, the services provided by child welfare, and how all systems can work together to support families and ensure the best interest of the child. Innovative programs operating in two local districts are presented.
Objectives
As a result of this teleconference, TA eligibility workers will be able to:
- Understand the OCFS mission and be able to state the five outcomes of child welfare practice
- Describe relevant NYS Child Welfare programs
- List some of the reasons why a child may have an alternative caregiver other than a parent
- Describe the formal and informal ways a child can come into relatives' care
- Explain where to find referral sources for kinship caregivers
- Recognize the challenges faced by TA eligibility workers when working with the child welfare system
- Identify strategies for improved communication between TA and Child Welfare workers
Presenters
Moderator Trish Geary and John Thompson and Erika Leveillee, from the Professional Development Program's Department of Child Welfare.
Program Length
Approximately 70 minutes
Registration for this course is handled through STARS. You must first have your SDC or Training Coordinator nominate you before you can access the materials.