Reunification
True or False: The focus of reunification is with one parent in which the child is removed from
False.
For any child who was not residing with both parents at the time of separation, the Social Worker inquires about the other parent and makes efforts to locate and engage the parent. the Department must make reasonable efforts to identify, locate, contact, and explore the appropriateness of both parents to assume care and/or custody of the child. Both parents must also be included in Family Time and the Family Assessment and Action Plan.
What is the role of the Social Worker within the supervision policy?
Scheduling, preparing and participating in weekly supervision in collaboration with supervisor.
Preparing and participating in group supervision
Discussing each case monthly with the Supervisor
Seeking manager consultation on cases when required or needed
Pursuing continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
how many days does a family need to reside in a new address prior to considering transferring a case?
30 days
What are some reasons to close a case?
family has stabilized
children have reunified with parents
CRA has closed
children have been adopted/guardianship has been achieved
parental rights have been terminated
youngest child has turned 18
whereabouts of family unknown (after reasonable efforts)
family declines services (there is insufficient legal basis)
family has moved out of state
only child has died
response that opened the case has been reversed in a fair hearing
When does a Social Worker notify kin of removal and children entering care?
The ongoing Social Worker notifies kin within 30 calendar days of family separation and documents the notification in the electronic record.
The Supervisor and Social Worker meet for individual supervision meetings for a minimum of 60 minutes weekly or more if needed.
Every case must be discussed at least once a month during the weekly supervision.
True or False:
the sending office does not need to view the new home prior to sending the case for transfer?
False.
prior to requesting a case transfer, confirmation of address change needs to be established. The Social Worker would need to complete a home visit within 30 days of case transfer.
When planning to close a case, what are some practices that should be done within 30 days of closing?
home visit
contact collaterals
police responses
BRC
When does contact initiate between parents and children after removal?
The first Family Time visit needs to be arranged within 5 working days of removal.
How often is group Supervision?
Group Supervision is held for a minimum of 60 minutes each calendar month that is scheduled by the Supervisor of the unit.
how many days does a receiving office have to review the case when it was sent?
5 days
True of False: the family has the right to appeal a case closing
True.
Once you close the case, there is a 15 day grace period that the case remains open prior to closing to give the family an opportunity to close the case.
What is the tool used to determine and assess for reunification?
Reunification Assessment along with the Action Plan.
What are some activities/ topics that are discussed and reviewed during supervision?
Clinical activities - discuss each case assigned (contact with children and parents/ child safety and risk/ family progress and changes/ permanency/ services and updates on collaterals/need for legal consultation/ need for specialty consult
Supportive activities- identifying resources to promote Social Worker safety and well being, prioritizing casework activities
Educational/Staff Development activities- updating SW on policies, mentoring/coaching and conducting joint field visits to enhance SW development; supporting SW in developing and maintaining professional quality in their work including written documents.
Administrative Activities - compliance with procedures/time frames/documentation; planning for upcoming case related events (court, reviews)
What activities need to incur interoffice prior to transferring a case?
A case transfer summary needs to be completed and incorporated into dictation.
a case conference call between both offices needs to occur to review the record within 10 days.
a joint home visit between both offices needs to occur together to address concerns/action plan with family.
What steps are initiated when a family resides out of state?
police response to the home out of state
contact the child protection agency of that state
Who needs to approve a reunification plan?
A manager needs to approve a plan and in addition the plan requires a tri-level meeting (worker, supervisor, manager).
When do Social Workers consult with a manager about a case?
When there is disagreement between Social Worker, Supervisor or collateral on a case direction, Disagreement between the Social Worker, Supervisor, and youth on case direction
A situation that increases risk to a child
Special considerations related to a child's vulnerabilities that require specialized knowledge.
the SW or Supervisor have a concern about SW safety.
A newborn whose siblings are currently involved in a Care and Protection / parental rights were terminated
You are transferring a case to another area office in which it is a Care and Protection. The case is being transferred in April 2025 and in May 2025, there is a court date scheduled and FCR. Who is responsible to attend these meetings and write the court report?
the sending office is responsible for the case for 4 weeks after transfer. In this situation, the sending Worker would need to complete a court report and attend the FCR.
True or False: During the appeal period, you need to complete a home visit.
False. Once the case is approved for closing and it is in the appeal stage, you do not need to see the family