The Agency : Purpose And Mission

Childminding network groups which offer support and guidance to childminders within the Early Years Foundation Stage with support around the planning of activities for the children we care for.

On 5/31/17, Hennepin County Child Protection accepted a report of alleged neglect and failure to ensure education for 16 year old Elijah and 15 year old Joel Sandifer as well as 10 year old Elishevah Yisreal and her 9 year old Immanuel Israel by their mother Shamils Williams.

My practicum site was at the Department of Children and Family Services within the Legally Free Unit with Tommy Williams. He has been a social worker for DCFS for approximately seven years. The purpose of DCFS is to protect abused and neglected children. The program is The program is responsible for the investigation of child abuse and neglect complaints, child protection, family preservation, family reconciliation, foster care, group care, in-home services, independent living and adoption services for children ages 0 to 18 years. I specifically worked in the Legally Free Unit of DCFS which is for children ages approximately 7-17 whose parents have has their parental rights terminated and the children are not able to be adopted for various

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services was created in July 1996 by joining children’s services programs from six different departments. This merge occurred during a time when the Tennessee child welfare system was undergoing a massive crisis. The amount of children with significantly higher levels of needs were rising, warning the state to find ways to provide services for children in a more effective manner (www.tn.gov). The mission of DCS is to ensure forever families for children and youth by delivering high-quality, evidence-based services in partnership with the community (www.tn.gov). The vision statement of DCS is Tennessee’s children are safe, healthy, and back on track for success (www.tn.gov). The department’s ultimate responsibility is always to protect children from abuse and neglect. In order to uphold this responsibility, DCS case managers investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, and works with families to resolve issues that

1. STATE PROGRAMS AND POLICY There are numerous policies and programs set up by the federal government to see to the wellbeing of children in Australia. The main program set up by the Government to protect Children from abuse and neglect is the National framework for protecting Australia’s children 2009- 2020.

The children are safe, the children needs are being met in the home. The children have been in Juanita care for two and half

The DCF makes their food assistance program accessible and available through the implementation of the Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency (ACCESS). The online-based ACCESS system provides up-to-date information, the ability to submit applications and gives benefit to recipients, who are given the added convenience to update related information and request additional benefits through their myACCESS account. The DCF and community-based care partner agencies offer a comprehensive foster care program that directs hopeful foster parents through the process. There are currently 42 certified domestic abuse centers that provide “emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis and information hotline, safety planning, counseling, case management, child assessments, information and referrals, education for community awareness, and training for law enforcement and other professionals” (Florida Department of Children and Families). Moreover, trained counselors in the DCF’s abuse hotline monitor and receive complaints and reports related to child and adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation including human trafficking. The abuse hotline is available to all persons and can be reached via telephone or online 24 hours a day, seven days a week to

roughly 668 youth were in foster care in Prince George’s County, according to the Citizens

In 2015, over 670,000 children spent time in U.S. foster care ("Children 's Rights"). The current foster care system has been a failing system for many years. Many children are neglected or put into abusive homes. Many foster homes have several children residing in them. Which means many kids have mental illnesses, or get into drugs. These kind of situations do not allow kids to get the proper care they need. While many reforms of the system have been put into play, most have failed to make a change. People across the country should join the Children 's Rights movement to ensure safety for current and future generations.

Children play a key component in lives today. Unfortunately many children do not have the ability of having a stable home or school to call their own, while parents are not in the picture as well. This is an issue that is ignored by society and most importantly the government; in some cases. Without the foster system, children would be left abandon and forgotten by all. The foster system provides thousands of homes for foster children each year, with parents that can give them what they need. The American foster systems are failing; however, they can be improved through mentoring programs and finding more stable homes for foster children.

Case management services were provided. WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo gathered information from WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator) Quoc Tran and WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Shannon Ortiz. The youth is in custody for 3-4 months. The youth was at court this morning. The mother declined to take the youth home. The youth is still pending court trial for another offense. The WCC Tran did not get permission for the team to visit the youth, due to the probation office is not responding. WYP Ngo is waiting for permission to visit the youth. WCC will update WYP Ngo. The next one on one will be scheduled as soon as possible.

The Marion County Children Service Board offers a variety of services to the community. The offer intake assessment, this is where the referral for services begin. A trained staff member will assess the calls received and then make a determination whether services are needed or not. They also provide protective home-based services, once an investigation is complete, and it is determined that services are needed, and the child can remain in their home, without the risk of abuse, the caseworker will then provide counseling and case management to the child or children and their family. The caseworker may also provide additional referrals to other agencies. MCCSB also provides placement and substitute care services, this occurs when the determination

Child Protect is a children’s advocacy center that helps children in Montgomery, Autauga, and Elmore counties. The non-profit organization is considered a neutral party that can speak with victims of child abuse. They are trained to interview and counsel children and work with DHR and law enforcement.

Chronis reported that he has never been arrested. He stated that he has never had an Order of Protection against him. He indicated that he has taken out an Order of Protection against Ms. Chronis after the mother’s hospitalization. He indicated that the mother is not allowed near the home or the father’s work. Mr. Chronis stated that they are allowed to speak directly about the children. The father indicated that the family has been involved with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). He indicated that ACS came to their home from September to December, he does not know if the case was indicated against the

The Family and Children’s Agency (FCA) has many locations all over Fairfield County. One local agency office is located at 9 Mott Avenue, Norwalk CT on the fourth floor. The FCA is an non-profit organization that provides child and family development counseling, behavioral health counseling, community connections, foster care, adoption services, and family support. Jennifer McBride is one of the many devoted employees who is a LCSW and works as a Behavioral Health Clinical supervisor. The agency is funded by the Connecticut Department of Public Health as well as donations, client fees, and local fundraising. The most well-known fundraiser is the Minks to Sinks fundraiser held at Wilton High School here in Connecticut.