This course is an introduction to Child Welfare for School-Based specialists. In this course, specialists will comprehend the intake process of a referral; know and apply the difference in abusive and neglectful behaviors versus poor parenting practices; distinguish between the basic roles of CPS, FCS and PP and how these different programs interact with School-Based specialists; and recognize and apply how to support children and families, who are engaged with the child welfare system, in a school-based setting.
- Comprehend the intake process of a referral
- Know and apply the difference in abusive and neglectful behaviors verses poor parenting practices.
- Distinguish between the basic roles of Child Protection Services, Family Centered Services, and Permanency Planning services and how these different entities interact with school-based specialists.
- Recognize and apply how to support to children and families, who are engaged with the child welfare system, in a school based setting.
Successful completion of the course will be determined by instructor evaluation and satisfactory participation in course activities.