Addressing challenges of disproportionality, proactive solutions, and keeping families together are key in the child welfare system. With a focus on family voice and support, success indicators include reduced referrals to foster care, improved permanency outcomes, and enhanced child well-being.

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Family and Children Services in Suffolk County, led by Division Administrator Michael Licata, aims to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of all children. The FCSA consists of essential units such as Child Protective Services Investigations, Child Protective and Preventive Services, Child

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Special Guardianship emerged as a permanency option in the late 1990s to provide a solution for children for whom adoption was not suitable. It evolved to include older children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and those from cultural/religious communities rejecting adoption. Special Guardian

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Marriage, according to the Bible, is defined as a lifelong union between a man and a woman, rooted in God's plan as described in Genesis and affirmed by Jesus in the New Testament. It is seen as a comprehensive, permanent, and exclusive union of sexually complementary human beings, fulfilling deep e

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Media professionals often underestimate the influence words published hold over credibility, permanency, and authority. Readers tend to trust published statements without verifying sources, assuming credibility. Ethical responsibility lies in distinguishing among facts, interpretations, and judgment

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Washington State's Children's Administration utilizes the CANS-F tool to support in-home child welfare services, focusing on child safety, permanency, and well-being. The CANS-F, implemented in 2013, targets areas related to child safety and aids in matching evidence-based practices to families with

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Attorneys and social workers can work together to further permanency plans for children under state custody, understanding each other's roles and interests. By advocating for the best interests and legal rights of children, this collaboration ensures a holistic approach to protecting vulnerable yout

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This training series delves into the role of a child's attorney when children are in DCF custody, covering terminology, the collaboration between caregivers and attorneys, and important procedures like emergency removal hearings and permanency decisions. Caregivers are encouraged to communicate with

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Explore the journey of children entering the foster care system, with insights on trauma-informed care, relationship-focused adoption, and the process from initial hotline call to potential adoption. Learn about the roles of organizations like Heartland for Children and the steps involved in reunifi

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This paper explores the implementation of concurrent planning and family engagement strategies in child welfare services, focusing on practices such as family finding, blended perspective meetings, and family group decision-making processes. It discusses the importance of involving relatives and kin

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Module 9 of the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center provides detailed insights into out-of-home placement and permanency planning. The module covers topics such as the importance of permanency, concurrent planning, visitation, and child permanency plan review. Participants will learn about th

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Explore insights on family engagement, learning outcomes, challenges, and best practices from the Permanency Practice Initiative Workgroup. Reflect on the importance of a supportive network in promoting positive family relationships and child well-being. Gain valuable recommendations for enhancing f

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The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Investigations Division was established in 2017 as part of DFPS becoming an independent agency. The division incorporates investigative functions from various departments to focus on ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children a

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Learn about the importance of zealous advocacy in administrative meetings to ensure clients' voices are heard and protect them from adverse outcomes. Explore topics like removal meetings, permanency teamings, case reviews, and more. Discover the critical role of considered removal meetings, the proc

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