The Current Five Step Program Enacted By The Department Of Human Services

When children come into the custody of DCFS and are placed into Foster Care they are scared, confused, lonely, and usually conditioned not to tell when they are being mistreated. Most of the children that come into “the system” have learned to accept abuse as normal or natural and are unaware that they are even being mistreated. Therefore, when they are placed in homes where this is occurring it is not in their nature to speak up. Once they are removed from their parents, they are solely reliant on the department for their protection and it is the department’s responsibility to provide that protection which has not always been fulfilled by the department or the foster care agencies. The department should be making reasonable efforts to provide proper services

The need for a substance abuse recovery home in Starke County, Indiana is a need that is unmistakable in the county based on the hefty number of individuals that suffer from substance abuse and dependency in the county which is clearly displayed by the recent number of crimes that are related to or involve illicit and prescription drugs. In attempt to meet this need and create an opportunity for individuals suffering from substance abuse and dependency to receive local substance abuse treatment in a recovery home the proposal will be presented to several stakeholders within the Starke County community. The term stakeholder “refers to those people who are affected, or could be affected, by the service” (Canadian Career Development Foundation, n.d.) that is being proposed. The proposal for the creation of a substance abuse recovery home will be presented to five key stakeholders including Ms. Becky Anspach the director of Community Services of Starke County, Starke County Community Corrections director of operations Mr. Robert Hinojosa, Ms. Dee Lynch the director of the Indiana Department of Child Services of Starke County, Porter Starke Services facilitator of intensive outpatient program treatment (IOP), and Ms. Rhonda Adcock the director of Starke County CASA.

When we talk about the Child Protective Services, I plan to implement the Solution Based Casework model to help guide me and the Lees in making sure Lia Lee does not become “Government Property.” Its three basic goals are to develop a partnership with the family, focus on pragmatic everyday family life tasks and promote specific prevention skills tied to the family’s tasks. (Byrd, (2012) Which I would use the solution focused approach, the family

effective is FDTC/DDC when comparing families with drug and alcohol problems and children in the child welfare system who are enrolled in the FDTC/DDC and those who are not enrolled in the FDTC/DDC? When children are removed from their parents or guardians, the cost of caring for these children becomes the repos scalability of the child welfare system. $24 billion was spent taking care of the children (Somervell, Saylor, and Mao, 2008). From 2002-2007, about 12% of children lived in a home with at least 1% of abusing drugs (SAMSHA 2009). According to Bryan and Havens, women receiving FTDC in

Although the federal government controls the funding that will enhance the family relationship by supplying services, this unfortunately does not always rectify the family situation. If the system in place doesn’t work and the parent isn’t ready to have the child returned, this will leave a negative impact on the parent-child relationship. The parent may become frustrated and resort to behaviors such as substance abuse, physical abuse, and verbal abuse jeopardizing the parent-child relationship. As stated in Foster Care at issue, by Debra Bloom, family reunification is less likely to occur when parents are involved in the correctional system. Reporting that 16 % of mothers with children in foster care are arrested within 18 months, with the arrest occurring after the child has been placed in foster care. Suggesting that child welfare look beyond the system when developing potential outcomes.

Case Study: Sheila's Substance Use and Crisis Treatment Plans Sheila is a single 35 years old mother who lost two sons to child welfare authorities and currently lives in a shelter (Confederation College, 2018). She has been dependent on alcohol for about 20 years (Confederation College, 2018). She has a track record of offenses, such as shoplifting and selling illegal drugs (Confederation College, 2018). At this present time, she has a court case coming up for stealing and assaulting a police officer while under the influence of alcohol (Confederation College, 2018). In the past, she was taken advantage of sexually by her father, who physically abused her brother and her mother (Confederation College, 2018).

The reasonable grounds these children are need of protection are S.13 (1)(c), S.13 (1)(d), S.13 (1) (e), S.13 (1) (f), and S.13 (1) (h). For example, Cindy’s sexual abuse disclosure and Jim’s injury provide a likelihood of harm under S.13 (1)(c), S.13 (1)(e) and S.13(1)(f). Also, there is no further less disruptive measures. Both Betty Rogers and Joe Black have discontinued their previous Support Service Agreement with MCFD. For instance, Betty Rogers and Joe Black discontinued their relationship, parent counselling and harm reduction programs for their drug addiction.

youth housing intake) Clinical review is essentially where the therapeutic care model comes in to practice clinical staff from different services come together to discuss client wants and needs and are able to get a broader picture of the clients life, discuss triggers and thought process on recovery during these meetings clinicians discuss what supports clients have and what more they could offer they focus on clients strengths based practices from here clients are referred to linked in services and out of scope. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the framework as experienced on placement The strengths of the therapeutic care model is that it streamlines services for clients by having one central intake line it reduces waiting list times instead of having clients visit multiple sights with no communication between each other and having the same person referred on to the same agency multiple times taking up space on lists the therapeutic model has proven more effective in assisting clients to get clean and stay

We are devoted to providing substance abuse, behavioral health services, housing services, and financial services that provide women and their children, that are strength-based, outcome-oriented and accessible. The transitional housing program for substance abuse for women and children is focused on assisting women and children– especially those who are most at risk –of losing their children or have lost their children to the state foster care system to build upon their inner strengths in order to care for themselves and overcome the challenge of substance abuse and barriers that caused them to lose their children effectively as

Case management services were provided through an FTM (family team meeting) in the youth's home. Present at the meeting were WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo, WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Natalie Krag, WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator) Quoc Tran, the youth's father, the youth's mother, and the youth. The meeting started with the positives and the successes. The mother got a haircut, the family spent Thanksgiving together, the youth is doing his chores, and the youth's behaviors is better during winter break. The team discussed about finding resources to assist the family with counseling. The family is open to the idea. The team discussed about closing the case. The family is open to the idea. The mother felt that Wraparound is not

One of the largest contribution that the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services today is Family Empowerment and its Grant Program Incentives to help the familys of at- risk or troubled youth work to combat possibilities of negative behavior. They also work to bring families in as a primary support system of a child who has already made mistakes so that they can turn their lives

Addicted parents spend a significant amount of time searching for drugs or alcohol and must spend time to obtain money to pay for their “fixes” whether by illegal or legal means. They have to have time to recover from hangovers or withdrawal symptoms. This constant cycle of obtaining, using and coming down from drugs leaves little time left over for their children. Social systems are overwhelmed by the number of children which need care from someone other than their addicted parents. Approximately, eighty percent of the children who enter foster care come from homes of addicted parents (Taylor 2011). Their stay in foster care is lengthened by the need for their parents to meet judicial rehabilitation requirements before being returned to their homes. In addition, these children having come from non-supportive and abusive environments require foster parents who are able to cope with issues of behavioral

Case management services were provided through a face to face meeting at the youth’s home. Present at the meeting were WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo, the youth, and the youth’s grandmother. WYP Ngo attempted to speak to the youth. The youth was ignoring WYP Ngo. WYP Ngo discussed with the grandmother about how is the youth is doing? The youth is doing better. The grandmother discussed with WYP Ngo that she did not bring the youth to see Stars Wars on Friday night. WYP Ngo discussed with the grandmother about reinforcement. WYP Ngo acknowledged and praised the grandmother for not reinforcing the youth’s inappropriate behavior. The grandmother discussed some concerns about the youth’s behaviors. The grandmother does not know why the

There are a high percentage of single parents, a very high crime rate, of drug and alcohol dependency affecting many adults and children. (Greater Easterhouse Development Company, 1996) Many of the client(s) and the children in this area are caught in the poverty trap, and on benefit. Indeed, according to research, 50% of social work clients are on benefits.

My thoughts about bringing a family together concerning interventions for substance abuse can be challenging especially, when guilt and shame by either the youth or the family are the clouds which shads the intervention process. All families must confront positive and negative influences when raising children. According to Families in Society (2005), this challenge is greater for new immigrants who negotiate the additional influences of culture and environment and incorporate their family history into their life in a new country.