Transportation
When should children be turned to forward facing?
No younger than 2 years old.
How long is the authorization period for a referral?
3 months.
Where are 3 locations that visits may be approved to take place at?
At a DCS office, visitation center, in the community, and/or in the parent's home.
What is DCS' mission and/or vision?
Agency Mission: Successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families, and achieve permanency.
Agency Vision: Children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect
Which 2 visit aides have birthdays in December?
Cody & Norma.
Who do you call if a state car breaks down while driving?
DCS Roadside Assistance.
What does SVO stand for?
Supervised Visits Only.
When are other family members/friends allowed to attend visits?
When the DCS case manager informs us that it is approved.
What values are included in DCS staff email signatures? (think purple banner--S.A.C.F.E.C.T.A)
Safety, Accountability, Change, Family, Engagement, Compassion, Teaming, Advocacy.
Which school did Emyli just graduate with her Bachelor's from?
Grand Canyon University.
When should gas be filled up in state cars?
At 1/2 tank or less.
How many referrals were on the waitlist as of last week's Huddle?
604
Should a parent or visit aide administer medications during a visit?
Parent.
When are time sheets due? When are our pay days?
Every other Weds by 6pm. Alternating Thursdays.
Jessica's son just turned how old?
10 years old.
What age can children ride in the front seat?
At least 13 years or older.
What other services may be combined with SVO?
Nurturing Parenting Program.
What is the form that parents should sign at the first visit? (bonus points for example of how to review it w/ parent)
Visitation Rules & Expectations.
What does the VPN do?
Allows us to connect to the DCS share drive & provides privacy/security against hackers.
Where does Delila intern at?
DCS - AHIT (bonus points for who knows what AHIT stands for!)
When is a child ready to ride without a car seat?
When their feet sit flat on the floor, seatbelt lays on their chest/shoulder vs neck AND on their legs vs stomach (no younger than 8 years old).
When might a referral close out? (name 3)
Referral expired, unsupervised visits approved, responsible adult approved to supervise visits, excessive absences, parental rights severed, judges orders, and/or reunification.
What form is used to document an unusual and/or significant event during a visit?
Unusual Incident Report (or Significant Incident Report).
What is the name of the app to use during visits for safety concerns?
Safe Signal.
What is the name of Lindsay's horse?
Boomer.