Impending Dangers
One or both parents/caregivers cannot control their behavior. What is the most common behavior that this imending danger is identified?
Drug use.
The lack of self-control is so significant that it has moved well beyond the person's capacity to manage it regardless of self-awareness.
NRS 432B.090 refers to Child Abuse
No. NRS 432B.140
What are the 6 catergories of a NIA?
Maltreatment, Nature, Child Functioning, Adult Functioning, Discipline, Parenting General
If there is not a PDP in place, when must the SP be implemented?
The same day as the SPDM.
One or both parents/caregivers lack parenting knowledge, skills, and motivation which affects child safety.
When is this family conditions out of control?
Caregivers who do not understand how to provide the most basic care such as feeding infants, hygiene care, or immediate supervision.
Skill is different than knowledge. People can know things but not be performing or just don't perform. The lack of aptitude must be clear. Motivation: people may be capable, have plenty of pertinent knowledge, but simply don't care or can't generate sufficient energy to act.
Can you judge a child's vulnerability by observation only?
Yes.
i.e. an infant
What does the NIA worker consider when determining the danger threshold?
Imminent
Severe
Vulnerable
Observable
Out of Control
How long does the NIA worker have to document the written safety plan after the SPDM takes place?
24 hours
Exceptional refers to specific child conditions (e.g. retardation, blindness, physical health/disability, mental health) which are either organice or naturally induced opposed to parentally induced.
The Safety Plan Determination Meeting only occurs AFTER the safety assessment in the NIA determines that the child is unsafe.
True
What is the basis for the decision to open for ongoing services?
The results of the NIA indicate a child is not safe.
How long will a safety plan be active for?
(Total time)
As long as impending danger exist and caregiver protective capacities are insufficient to assure a child is protected.
What are the 3 things to consider regarding a parent's disability or condition whe referring to "One or both parents'/caregivers/ emotional stability, developmental status, or cognitive deficiency seriously impairs their ability to care for the child(ren).
Significant, Pervasive, and Consistently Debilitating.
Parents are required to participate in a Safety Plan.
False.
Interviewing protocol. Order of interviews.
Hint... there are 6
1. The identified child
2. Other children in the home
3. Introduction with the caregivers
4. Non-offending parent
5. Alleged maltreating adult
6. Collateral contacts.
If an agreement cannot be reached with the caregivers about what the safety plan will be, whose responsibility is it to determine what the safety plan will be?
CPS, NIA worker, and the supervisor.
A child is extremely fearful. How do you know when fear is out of control?
Emotional/physical responses (crying, inability to focus, nervousness, withdrawal)
Fearful response escalates at the mention of home, people, or circumstances associated with reported incidents.
Child Vulnerability is all about self-protection?
True
What are the 4 decisions that must be made at the end of the assessment?
1. Has maltreatment occurred?
2. Is there a child unsafe due to impending dangers.
3. Should this family be opened with continuing CPS?
4. If an unsafe child has been identified, what is the safety plan?
What must be explained during the SPD meeting with the parents?
1. Caregivers experience, encourage purposeful expression.
2. Explain conclusion of NIA & reason for ongoing CPS involvement.
3. Impending dangers
4. Safety Plan Options
5. Listen to concerns and answer questions
6. Engage family in exploring safety resources and safety planning options