Introduction and orientation to CORE, discussion of pre-CORE activities.
Discussion of values, culture, and OKDHS Child Welfare Practice Standards.
Understanding the importance of good engagement skills; discussion and activities designed to enhance individual engagement skills.
How to effectively engage clients through genuineness, respect, and empathy.
Avoiding the misuse of power through the casework method.
Considering the process of change and CW Specialist tasks in helping families through the process.
General protocol for investigation/assessment through the process of the Taylor family referral.
Awareness of content and process issues in interviews.
Child abuse and neglect as presenting symptoms of family dysfunction and individual, family, and environmental contributors to abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse.
Medical and physical aspects of child abuse and neglect and when to request medical examination.
Preparing for client interviews; interview stages; interview styles; interview questions and strategies; opportunities to practice.
Using a genogram to elicit critical information from adults regarding family, history, and underlying causes.
Discussion of initial CPS process: using the Taylor family referral and initial contact.
Child interviews – special considerations; assessing developmental level; continuum of questions; use of interview guides; interviewer preparation, behavior, and demeanor.
Completion of initial child interviews with the Taylor children.
Adult interviewing, complete parent interviews with the Taylor family.
Present/impending danger is discussed- Safety Plan(s) and Child Safety Meetings.