Acronyms
What does CYS stand for?
What is Children and Youth Services
Juvenile Justice is now called what?
What plan is put into place in a home to control safety threats before a child in placement returns to a parent?
What is a safety plan
What does DEC stand for?
What is Drug Endangered Children
How many youth were in the YES program last summer?
What is 8 youth
How often does an Access (on-call) worker have to be available?
What is 24/7 (whenever scheduled to be on-call)
What does YES stand for?
What is Youth Empowerment Services
What is the minimum age for a youth to receive a referral?
What is 10 years old (there are various circumstances where a youth could receive one before age 10)
Physicians, teachers, and nurses are all examples of what type of reporter?
What is a mandated reporter
What does ICWA stand for?
What is Indian Child Welfare Act
What does Eric do as a youth aid worker?
What is he mentors juveniles in the youth justice system and supervises community service hours as needed.
How often does a worker need to have contact with children in out-of-home care?
What is once a month
What does YASI stand for?
What is Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument
What is the purpose of the screening tool (YASI)?
What is to measure the risk of recidivism and establish on going case management planning as needed.
This type of plan outlines the steps necessary to ensure a child's long-term safety and well-being, whether through reunification, adoption, or other options.
What is a permanency plan