Foster Parents
What is our restraint policy?
We are a 'hands-off' agency and do not restrain children. UMAB is required every year.
Least restrictive measures necessary for safety purposes.
Who completes learning plans and when do they need to be reviewed?
CM completes learning plan - Foster parent is consulted during the development and review of a learning plan.
Learning plan is reviewed every 3 months, at a annual review and prior to a new placement.
When does an SO level 2 need to be reported?
FP reports immediately
Carpe Diem has 24 hours to report to Ministry
What part of the medication policy applies when children/youth go on relief?
Only adults handle medication. Medication must be transferred by adults and kept in a locked box at all times in any foster home.
Med transfer form is signed by each adult as med transfers occur
What does R.P.A.C stand for and what is it for?
Residential Placement Advisory Commitee
A child or youth can request a review of their placement/request placement change
What is Duty to Report?
Foster Parents are responsible for reporting suspected abuse & neglect of a child or teen directly to their local children's aid.
Applys to any child/youth, not only those in their home.
What is a 'Resource Person'?
-Offered to child and biological family
-Volunteer/non-paid position
- Supports child's indentity, culture and well-being
- Included in all POC's
***DAILY DOUBLE***
Who is involved in the development of a safety plan?
CAS, Carpe Diem, Child/youth, Foster Parent, Band Rep, Bio parent
CYSW, Relief FP
***DAILY DOUBLE***
What is a psychotropic medication?
Medication that affects behaviour, mood, thoughts or preception. Prescribed for mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD etc.
Includes psychostimulants, anti-depressions, anti-anxiety, sedatives, hypnotics and anti-psychotics
What is Carpe Diem's video policy?
No cameras inside the home
We cannot record child/youth behaviours
Baby monitors require permission by CAS
What are the requirements for a Fire Plan?
Reviewed every 3 months
Identifies which FP is responsible for each child in the home
Fire plan and layout is posted in a common area of the home
What takes place prior to a new placement admission?
PAPR and ALL documents are shared with foster parent
Any information about child/teen is shared
Zoe completes Pre-Admission documents in case manage and reviews FP learning plan
When is a safety plan and safety assessment reviewed?
At an admission and every POC. Safety plans are reviewed following an SO or an incident.
How is psychotropic medication stored and handled?
Handled by adults only
Disposed through local pharmacy or given to CM to dispose
What are some supports Carpe Diem offers to Foster Parents?
Relief/vacation/camp
Recreational activities/Clothing allowance/Monthly allowance
Christmas/Birthday allowance
Case Manager, 24/7 on-call support
Resource Meetings
What is Carpe Diem's complaint procedure?
Foster Parent must document in IR any claim a child/youth makes that is a violation of rights/service related.
Leadership team debriefs with foster parent, and then child/youth (with ally) within 24 hours. Leadership team debriefs with any children in the home who were impacted.
What are the 6 mandatory trainings for Foster Parents?
PRIDE/Kujali/UMAB/Trauma Training/FNIM/First Aid and CPR
What situations qualify for a level 1 SO?
Death of a child
Media response
Escalated level 2 due to immediate threat
What happens at a POC when a child/youth is on psychotropic medication (3)?
Worker signs a psychotropic med form
Child/youth is informed about medication in terms they understand, and the side effects/interactions with other substances
Safety plan is reviewed with youth/FP/Worker and signed
List 5 items found in foster homes that are also checked when reviewing the safety checklist.
First Aid Kit
2 fire extinguishers
Locked med box
Smoke detector in every room someone sleeps
Carbon monoxide on every floor
Fire plan posted
What are prohibited methods of discipline? (8)
Corporal punishment
Restriction of basic needs / Removal of child's property
Placing a child in a locked room
Modify or threaten to modify a bedroom door
Threatening removal from home
Withholding emotional response
Destruction/Removal of child's property
Preventing/removing access to family and/or cultural, identity, creed
Interfere with attendance at a child's job
What additional trainings did Carpe Diem provide this past year (4)?
Sensory Workshop - Kerry's Place
Human Trafficking Workshop - Peel Regional Police
NSSI
Metis Training
What are the 9 SO categories?
Serious Injury/ Serious Illness /Serious Individual Action
Abuse or Mistreatment
Error or Omission (Medication or confidentiality breach)
Serious Complaint / Restrictive Intervention
Disturbance / Death
What are the 6 High Risk Medication Situations?
As-needed or PRNs
2 or more are prescribed
Child is under 7
Psychotropic med has not been reviewed in 6 months
Child/youth stops med abruptly
Any other situation that causes concern
What is a mechanical restraint and what paperwork is required?
Any device that restricts a child/youth movement
Mechanical Restraint form signed by doctor and CAS worker prior to using device. Mechanical restrain form re-signed at every POC.
Use of mechnical restraint is ceased at earliest opportunity.