This learning program provides supervisors and broader leadership with an understanding of the guiding principles and family-led casework practices of the Collaborative Assessment, Response and Support (CARES)/FAR (Family Assessment Response) approach. Through CARES/FAR, supervisors and leaders can promote a paradigm shift from investigative casework practice to an alternative child protection approach.
Learners practice providing supervision with an array of CARES/FAR tools and frameworks that lead to meaningful thought and questioning in family-led engagement and safety assessment. Additionally, learners explore the following tools and frameworks: virtual assignment, Lead from One Step Behind, supervision chart, and racial equity strategy. Before attending this virtual, instructor-led training, learners must complete all course prerequisites listed below and an online pre-test.
Who Should Attend?
Management in the Division of Child Protection (DCP). Supervisory application staff may attend at the discretion of borough leadership.
Course Benefits
Learners will:
- Learn the skills and essential features of the Six Principles of Partnership in supervision to help staff perform better in strengths-based practices during family-led assessments and case presentations.
- Be trained in the methods of Lead from A Step Behind and Family Circle Assessments to advance the supervision practice shift within the CARES/FAR context.
Course Prerequisites
Prior to attending this course, learners are required to have completed:
- Family Assessment Response CBT (Computer-Based Training).
- All components of the CARES/FAR: Process and Practice learning program.
- All components of the CARES/FAR: Solution Focused learning program.
- All components of the CARES/FAR: Assessing Safety learning program.
Course Components
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete:
- An online pre-test.
- Two virtual assignment.
- A full-day, virtual instructor-led training.
- An online post-test.
Completion of all components is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Units
There are no CEUs associated with this course.
Registration
Staff development coordinators will contact DCP staff during their assigned enrollment period to coordinate registration.