Facilitator And Foster Relationship

Discussed at weekly social meeting, it was discussed how Jack was doing and the parental involvement. Mum was not engaging with the nurses, she showing very little interested in getting involved in Jack’s care. Social worker to get in contact with the named social worker t discuss where they are in the process of taking over care, and weather they found suitable foster care

UCM: CPSW did a home visit again and talked with Annette regarding her relationship with her mother Ms. Clifton. Annette stated that some times that they both disagrees on things and that and than Annette gets upset with her mother. CPSW talked about therapy with Annette and Ms. Clifton. Annette looked at her mother when this therapy talked about family therapy with her mother Ms. Clifton. Ms. Clifton refused to participate with Annette any family therapy. Ms. Clifton stated that Annette has anger issues and that they don't need family therapy at this time. Annette was very quite and mostly was looking her mother's responses regarding family therapy. CPSW told Ms. Clifton andf Annette to think about it and that we will talk about it on next

UCM: CPSW did a home visit to Ms. Brenda Borkovec's home. Both children were in the living room playing together. Also, Ms. Brenda was in the living room holding Aydden and feeding him. Ms. Brenda stated that she has not received any papers regarding her foster care license. Ms. Brenda stated that she is frustrated with the process and that it has taken a longer time. Ms. Brenda mentioned that it has taken a long time for her to complete her fingerprint. She reported that currently she is waiting the background study and fingerprint forms to be sent to her. Ms. Borkovec's phone ring and it was Elizabeth Borkovec. Ms. Brenda asked CPSW if Elizabeth can come and join the meeting. CPSW approved it and Elizabeth Borkovec showed up less than 5 minutes.

I: This facilitator and PP, met the client and mother in order to open the case and begin the process of identifying client and family needs. FF went over the POC with the family. FF and PP asked client and family for good news. The client shared he didn’t have a good day at school. Client

Clinician provided support to youth during this transitional period. Clinician assisted the youth with positive ways to communicate with MHS and foster sister in the home. Clinician encouraged the youth to get involved once enroll into the summer enrichment program and community. Clinician will assist the DSS worker and MHS

CM spoke to Theresa (FSO partner) regarding FSO services for the family. CM informed FSO partner that the family is interested in FSO services and the scheduled 30-Day CFT meeting is on 12/12/16 at 3:30pm in the family’s home. FSO partner reported that she would not be able to attend today’s meeting due to a schedule conflict and I she will try to get someone to cover the meeting.

The foster contacted WYP Ngo to cancel the one on one with the youth today, because the youth was placed in custody for robbery. The foster will keep WYP Ngo updated when the youth has court for his violation. WYP Ngo contacted the WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator) as requested from the foster father. WYP Ngo updated the WCC about the situation.

FCS arrived to the home to see the outside of the home to be well kept and grass appeared to be freshly mowed. FCS entered to the home to see FPs sitting in the living room enjoying a bit of quiet time. FP's were welcoming and offered FCS a seat. FCS introduced herself to FD as this was the first time that they had met. FCS discussed Sub chapter N of minimum standards and explained that if they had any question about what it was that FCS does to feel free to ask. FPs both had several questions about foster such as the difference between fostering and foster to adopt. FCS explained that we have several home that are strictly fostering home and they do not wish to adopt if the opportunity has comes that the child is adoptable. FCS then

CM was unable to reach Ms. Williams (caregiver) in regards to 30 Day CFT meeting for Nsilo (youth). CM left caregiver a detailed message and reported CM will be on vacation on Monday, 8/7/17 for upcoming court hearing. CM requested to meet with the family prior to court hearing to conduct 30-day CFT meeting at the youth detention center located in Teterboro, NJ. CM provided caregiver with CM’s contact information.

Clinician reviewed house rules and DSS rules while at foster care placement. Clinician encouraged the youth to follow all rules until DSS gave clearance for family visits. Clinician suggested communication interventions to MHS and the youth to build an understanding relationship.

Billy does not allow hitting in his home. Josilynn is now grounded. Billy stated there is still troubles at bedtime. Both are having behaviors. Mostly it is with Sarah, when Billy intervenes the children go to sleep. Both children know Billy means it is time to stop. There are no issues in school. When Billy and Sarah tried going out of town one weekend the children had a blow up. They did not want to stay with Billy's parents over night. Billy understands because they doing want to be moved around and they are comfortable in their our house. Now they are having the oldest daughter come stay the night in their house for date nights. Billy spoke about build a bear and how they earned their stickers to get a build a bear. Billy now created a chore list for the children to earn money. Worker spoke about counseling and IPS if the placement was struggling. Billy states the placement will not blow. Worker spoke to Billy about the progression of the case. The mother was going to motion the court for unsupervised visitation this month. Worker is unsure when it will take place possibly late May early June. Worker discussed how unsupervised visitation would go. Billy was willing to meet someone for the mother to take the

A CSW may never have a personal relationship with any foster parent or any client providing care to a child in foster care. There is no difference if this were a birth mother or father. The only type of relationship that is permitted is a working and supportive relationship. There must always be professional boundaries and once this foster parents indicates that he or she is interested a different kind of relationship, the CSW must inform their superior to inform of the ethical issue. The CSW’s response should clearly explain that the role of the social worker is to support the child and family and will never be able to reciprocate any other kind of relationship.

Intensive care coordination services were provided through a CFT (client family team) meeting. WYP gathered information during the meeting. The client is improving in his independents living skills (waking up for school, going to school, doing his laundry, and other chores). The client is doing well with maintaining a positive relationship with his foster family by engaging in activities. The client needs to work on his communication skills (client is not honest, attempt to manipulate the situation, and wait until the last minute to ask for help). WYP will follow up with assisting the client to decrease manipulation and work on better communication. WYP updated the team that the client is doing well with following the directives. The foster

The counselor met his counselor to discuss the assignment that was given last week, addressing the issue of having a family that is dysfunctional and manipulative. Client reported that he having a difficult time dealing with mother because of her manipulative behavior is causing him emotional turmoil. Client turn in his assignment in regarding the effects to trauma: estrangement from family. The client is holding on the pain of events, that is making it hard for the client to prove his decision making skills. Client at the time appeared worried about things he has not control over. Counselor will continue to meet with the client to assist the client in working through this issues. CADC 1 Yolanda Smith