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Well-Being Outcome 1:
Families Have Enhanced Capacity To Provide for
Their Children's Needs. (Items 17-20)
Item 17: Needs and Services of Child, Parents, Foster Parents
Respondents:
Birth Parents, Child Attorney(s), Child Placing Service Provider(s), Domestic Violence Representative(s), Foster and Adoptive Parent(s), Independent Living Coordinator(s), Juvenile Justice Representative(s), Licensing Staff, Other, Parent Attorney(s), Prevention and/or Reunification Provider(s), Relative Caregiver(s), State Child Welfare Director(s), State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association, Substance Abuse Representative(s), Supervisor(s) from the Local Agency, Youth Being Served by the Agency, Youth Being Served by the Local Agency, Youth Service Agency Representative(s)
Core Question:
How effective is the agency generally in assessing and providing services to meet the needs of children, parents, and foster parents?
Please use these Follow-up Questions as needed to fully explore the Core Question:
Evaluate how well the agency assesses and reassesses the needs of the groups it serves (for example, children in foster care and in their homes, mothers, fathers, foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, relative caregivers) in determining goals and services. Describe the process used and identify strengths and barriers or gaps in the process.
Evaluate how well the agency uses information obtained from needs assessments to develop case plans and provide the appropriate services to meet the needs of the groups it serves (for example, children in foster care and in their homes, mothers, fathers, foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, relative caregivers). Describe the process used and identify strengths and barriers or gaps in the process.
Are adolescents' needs for independent living services assessed on an ongoing basis as part of the child's independent living plan?
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Item 18: Child and Family Involvement in Case Planning
Respondents:
Birth Parents, Domestic Violence Representative(s), Independent Living Coordinator(s), Juvenile Justice Representative(s), Other, Parent Attorney(s), Substance Abuse Representative(s), Youth Being Served by the Agency, Youth Being Served by the Local Agency, Youth Service Agency Representative(s)
Core Question:
How effective is the agency in involving parents and children in the case planning process?
Please use these Follow-up Questions as needed to fully explore the Core Question:
Evaluate how well the agency consistently engages the groups it serves (for example, age-appropriate children and youth, mothers, fathers, primary caregivers (other than biological parents) from whom the child was removed, pre-adoptive parents, permanent relative or guardian caregivers designated by the agency) in case planning activities, such as identifying strengths and needs, determining goals and services needed, and evaluating progress. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in the agency's engagement with these groups.
Describe and evaluate the effectiveness of the agency's efforts to involve noncustodial parents who are absent from the home in case planning activities. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in the agency's efforts.
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Item 19: Caseworker Visits With Child
Respondents:
Agency Administrator(s), Group Care Provider(s), Independent Living Coordinator(s), Juvenile Justice Representative(s), Major Tribal Representative(s), Other, Quality Assurance Staff, Supervisor(s) from the Local Agency, Youth Being Served by the Agency, Youth Being Served by the Local Agency, Youth Service Agency Representative(s)
Core Question:
How effective are agency workers in conducting face-to-face visits as often as needed with children in foster care and those who receive services in their own homes?
Please use these Follow-up Questions as needed to fully explore the Core Question:
Evaluate the effectiveness of caseworker visits with children, including whether visits are monthly or more frequent depending on the needs of the child, and where the visits usually occur (foster home, school, agency office, other). Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in the effectiveness of visits.
Describe and explain the reasons for any differences in the frequency of caseworker visits on certain types of cases, such as with children in foster family care and children receiving in-home services, children in residential placements, or children in permanent placements.
Evaluate the effectiveness of caseworkers in focusing the content of their visits with children on issues that promote the children's safety, permanency, and well-being, and attainment of case goals.
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Item 20: Caseworker Visits With Parents
Respondents:
Birth Parents, Local Agency - Foster Care Staff, Other, Parent Attorney(s), Quality Assurance Staff, Supervisor(s) from the Local Agency
Core Question:
How effective are agency workers in conducting face-to-face visits as often as needed with parents of children in foster care and parents of children receiving in-home services?
Please use these Follow-up Questions as needed to fully explore the Core Question:
Evaluate the effectiveness of caseworker visits with the mothers (custodial and noncustodial) of children in their caseloads, including how the frequency of visits is determined, whether the frequency of the visits is consistent with the needs of the child and mother, and where the visits usually occur (foster home, agency office, other). Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in effectiveness.
Evaluate the effectiveness of caseworker visits with the fathers (custodial and noncustodial) of children in their caseloads, including how the frequency of visits is determined, whether the frequency of the visits is consistent with the needs of the child and father, and where the visits usually occur (foster home, agency office, other). Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in effectiveness.
Describe and explain the reasons for any differences in the frequency of caseworker visits with the parents in certain types of cases such as children in foster care, those receiving in-home services, and children in residential placement. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in the frequency of visits with respect to type of visit.
Evaluate the effectiveness of caseworkers in focusing the content of their visits with parents on issues that promote the children's safety, permanency, and well-being, and attainment of case goals. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in the content of visits.
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Well-Being Outcome 2:
Children Receive Appropriate Services
To Meet Their Educational Needs. (Item 21)
Item 21: Educational Needs of the Child
Respondents:
Birth Parents, Child and Family Advocate(s), Education/Educational Representative(s), Foster and Adoptive Parent(s), Local Administrative Review Bodies, Major Tribal Representative(s), Other, State Administrative Review Bodies, State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association, Tribal Representative(s), Youth Being Served by the Agency, Youth Being Served by the Local Agency
Core Question:
How effective is the agency in addressing the educational needs of children in foster care and those receiving services in their own homes?
Please use these Follow-up Questions as needed to fully explore the Core Question:
Evaluate how well the agency identifies, assesses, and addresses the educational needs of children in foster care. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate how well the agency identifies, assesses, and addresses the educational needs of children receiving in-home services when appropriate. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate how consistently and promptly the agency provides foster parents with copies of educational records. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in providing records.
Evaluate the positive and negative aspects of influences outside of the child welfare agency (for example, schools, courts) on meeting children's educational needs.
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Well-Being Outcome 3:
Children Receive Adequate Services To Meet Their
Physical and Mental Health Needs. (Items 22-23)
Item 22: Physical Health of the Child
Respondents:
Birth Parents, Foster and Adoptive Parent(s), Health Representative(s), Local Child Welfare Agency Administrator(s), Major Tribal Representative(s), Medicaid Representative(s), Other, State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association, Tribal Representative(s), Youth Being Served by the Agency, Youth Being Served by the Local Agency
Core Question:
How effective is the agency in identifying and addressing the physical health and medical needs, including dental needs, of children receiving in-home and foster care services?
Please use these Follow-up Questions as needed to fully explore the Core Question:
Evaluate how well the agency identifies, assesses, and addresses the developmental health and dental needs of children upon their entry into foster care and throughout their placement in foster care. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate how well the agency identifies, assesses, and addresses the health and dental needs of children receiving in-home services when appropriate to do so. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate how consistently and promptly the agency provides foster parents with copies of health and dental records, including information on medications and/or ongoing treatment. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate the positive and negative aspects of influences outside of the child welfare agency (for example, the geographical accessibility of services, resources, and funding) on meeting children's health and dental needs.
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Item 23: Mental/Behavioral Health of the Child
Respondents:
Birth Parents, Child and Family Advocate(s), Foster and Adoptive Parent(s), Juvenile Justice Representative(s), Local Administrative Review Bodies, Local Child Welfare Agency Administrator(s), Major Tribal Representative(s), Medicaid Representative(s), Mental Health Representative(s), Other, State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association, Tribal Representative(s), Youth Being Served by the Agency, Youth Being Served by the Local Agency
Core Question:
How effective is the agency in identifying, assessing, and addressing the behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs of children receiving in-home and foster care services?
Please use these Follow-up Questions as needed to fully explore the Core Question:
Evaluate how well the agency identifies, assesses, and addresses the mental and behavioral health needs of children upon their entry into foster care. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate how well the agency identifies, assesses, and addresses the mental and behavioral health needs of children throughout their placement in foster care. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate how well the agency identifies, assesses, and addresses the mental and behavioral health needs of children receiving in-home services when appropriate. Identify strengths and barriers or gaps in these efforts.
Evaluate the positive and negative aspects of influences outside of the child welfare agency (for example, the geographical accessibility of services, resources, and funding) on meeting children's mental and behavioral health needs.
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