Foster Care
FKC 2.08 Employee workloads support the achievement of positive outcomes for families, are regularly reviewed, and generally do not exceed
What is: a. 12-15 children in foster care or kinship care, and their families; b. and 8 children in treatment foster care, and their families.
AS 2.03- Caseloads for workers providing child-focused recruitment services should typically not exceed
What is: 20-25 cases, with no more than 12-15 in an intensive phase.
What is a definition of Confidentiality?
What is: The ethical or legal duty to keep information private and protected from unauthorized access or disclosure.
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FKC 7.01 Resource family homes are licensed, approved, or certified according to state, tribal, or local regulation and the number of children in the home does not exceed five children total and also does not contain more than:
What is:
a. two children under the age of two;
b. four children over the age of 13; and
c. two children in treatment foster care.
AS 6.02- The home study process includes
What is: Documents, at least 1 in-person interview with adults and children in the home; at least two visits to the home; written references, criminal background and DCS checks, self-reported information and documents from prospective adoptive parents
Where can you find how to file a grievance at CFC?
What is the CFC Handbook page 17-18
What does CFC follow COA Standards?
What is to ensure high-quality, evidenced-based services for children, families, and individuals.
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FKC 13.10 Treatment foster parents receive the support they need to carry out their role, including:
What is: weekly contact by the assigned worker; in-person contact every two weeks and more frequently when indicated; on-call crisis intervention 24-hours a day, seven days a week; routine follow-up on training topics and competencies; respite care; resources for recognizing and coping with secondary trauma and stress
AS 6.03 The home study includes a psychosocial assessment of each prospective adoptive parent’s
What is: Motivation for adoption; personal characteristics such as adaptability, coping skills, communication, and problem solving;caregiving abilities and experiences especially for children or adults with significant or complex needs, including knowledge and skills relating to discipline techniques;willingness and ability to support a child's continued connection to his or her birth parents, siblings, and relatives andracial, ethnic and cultural heritage; and previous experiences with foster care or adoption
In what ways can you maintain confidentiality for our clients/ students/donors in your position at CFC?
What is: Shred any paper containing PHI using the provided shred boxes; Get ROIs from clients before engaging in any meetings where you acknowledge services for them (e.g. IEPs for children); Do not acknowledge that you serve clients in a professional function outside of doing that job; Encrypt e-mails containing PHI; Use only CFC devices for doing work where we have access to PHI.
AS 10.02 Prior to placement, the organization:
What is: assesses the home to identify any safety concerns; and conducts criminal background and child abuse registry checks for all adults living or frequently in the home
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FCK 18.04 The assessment process explores each prospective resource parent’s:
What is: a. personal history of trauma, abuse, or neglect; b. current status and history of physical and mental health, including substance use; social support systems; c. education; functional literacy and language skills; d. employment history, and financial status; and e. community and social environment.
AS 7.04 Prospective adoptive parents receive training and demonstrate competence in skills and strategies for helping children heal and thrive throughout their lives, including
What is: coping with separation, loss, and grief and supporting healthy attachments and relationships;supporting the child’s identity development;raising a child of a different race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity;responding effectively and safely to children’s behavior and unknown or unexpected issues, and adapting parenting strategies and discipline techniques to fit the child’s needs; parenting a child with a history of trauma;
What steps would you take if you received a request for confidential client information?
What is: Confirm with client that they know the information will be released; Consult with a supervisor; Release only information requested; Send data using a secure means of delivery (eg encrypted e-mail, fax, mail, or hand delivery)
What are the steps for a grievance process?
What is: If the complaint is not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction, it should be discussed with the employee’s department/program Director; If the complaint is not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction, it should be discussed with the employee’s department’s Vice President; If the complaint is still not resolved, it should be discussed with the President. If the complaint involves agency management or the President and is not resolved within the above stated process, it should be referred to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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FCK 18.05 The organization ensures that resource parents who will transport children in their own vehicles:
What is: a. use age-appropriate passenger restraint systems; b. provide adequate passenger supervision, as required by statute or regulation; c. properly maintain vehicles and obtain required registration and inspection;d. provide the organization with annual validation of their driving records; and e. provide the organization with regular validation of their licenses and appropriate insurance coverage.
AS 10.04 The adoption worker visits the foster parents and the child
What is: within the first two weeks of placement; and at least once a month while in temporary placement to evaluate safety and needs.
How is the PQI process pertinent to the work CFC does
What is: It helps us maintain compliance to provide the very best service we can to our clients; Catch errors or lapses in process before issues become systemic; Protect CFC's reputation of excellence; Provides a way to see what are strengths and what are areas of improvement; It provides the state and other entities to see CFC’s quality and the good support we provide to our clients
FCK 14.01 Meetings with children, parents, and resource parents:
What is: a. occur at least once a month; b. happen on on a consistent, scheduled basis at mutually agreed upon times, whenever possible; c. take place primarily in the home (parent or resource family); and d. include time for private discussion with all parties to ensure both children and their caregivers can feel comfortable sharing information.
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