Terms of Endearment
What is the name of the Memory book that FPs should have for all kids?
Life book
How often should FP’s complete GRID and MAR sheet?
Daily
What is the protocol for reporting an incident in your home?
Notify Pinnacle workers first.
How often do you need to get CPR training?
Every 2 Years
What's the term for the phase when you are building a relationship with a new placement?
Pairing
What is the term that help you take a short break from care?
Respite
When do you turn in your paperwork to your Care Coordinator? (GRIDS, MARS, Fire Drill, etc.)
The first week of the month
What are you supposed to do when a client’s medicine changes or is discontinued?
Get a doctor’s note.
How many training hours does an FP have to have to relicense?
20
What techniques help a child prevent or recover from a behavioral episode?
Coping skills
What does a CFT meeting stand for?
Child and Family Team
How often do you have to relicense?
Every 2 years
What is the protocol if you want a child removed from your home?
Complete 30 day notice form and meeting.
What two training must be completed yearly?
Medication management and Hands Off.
Who all is involved in the CFT meetings?
Client, Social Worker, Case Manager, Foster Parent, Biological parent, Community supports.
What is the agency's therapeutic model called?
Fostering Solutions
How soon does a client have to have a medical appointment after they are placed?
72 hours
What is needed before giving a kid over the counter medicine?
OTC form w/ doctors’ consent and shown to case manager
Medication Administration training has to be completed?
Every year.
What training do we use to handle behaviors in the foster home?
Hands off training.
What is the term for taking action to help a client change their behavior?
Intervention
How often does a client have to get a dental appointment?
Every 6 months.
What Day/time during the Month are support group meetings?
3rd Thursday of Each Month at 6pm.
Why is it important to attend training as a foster parent?
To help understand child trauma, triggers and identify de-escalation techniques to avoid disruptions.
Name 3 of the Foster Solution treatment activities that is done with the Case Manager.
Ecomap, Solution Card, MIGS genogram (family map), Community activity, Strengths and Resources Inventory, Pediatric symptoms checklist