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Recommendation 5: CPS caseworker training needs to reinforce the importance of data entry and case documentation so that the contents of case files are consistent and complete. Specifically, the UNITY system should require a standardized case summary indicating that the investigation has ended and the case is closed, including case disposition. DCFS Response: The proposed redesign to the NIA and Safety Assessment tools and policies detailed in the response to Recommendation 3 are expected to also enhance documentation of the assessment/investigation process. All of the documentation issues identified in the above bullets should be addressed by supervisors and corrected by caseworkers before a supervisor approves an assessment/investigation as being complete. The proposed assessment tool and policy changes, in conjunction with anticipated specialized supervisor training specific to the investigative process, should improve all of the Panel’s concerns noted above. Targeted Case Review Process Recommendation 6: The Panel recommends that DCFS continue inviting the CRP to participate in the Targeted Case Review Process and establish this as the new model for CRP stakeholder feedback. DCFS Response: As the Panel is aware, on November 12, 2008, CRP members and DCFS staff conducted an on-site risk assessment tool targeted case review in Clark County. The risk assessment tool Nevada adopted is designed to help inform the caseworker about the risk of the future maltreatment and is specifically designed to be used after the completion of the Nevada Initial Assessment and prior to investigation closure. The QI sample consisted of 30 randomly selected closed and ongoing service cases. A second targeted review of CAPTA Part-C referrals on children under the age of three and who are living in a family where abuse and/or neglect has been substantiated is being scheduled for the summer of 2009. DCFS plans to continue utilizing the targeted case review model to facilitate citizen stakeholder input through the CRP. Recommendation 7: The Panel recommends establishing a process through which recommendations can be made to DCFS on a more frequent basis than is allowed by the existing Annual Report process. DCFS Response: The panel’s feedback and recommendations are greatly appreciated and valued by DCFS. DCFS encourages the Panel to submit targeted review recommendations in a semi-annual letter to the DCFS Administrator so that recommendations to improve child welfare practice can be considered in a timely manner. CRP ANNUAL REPORT 2009 17
Meeting Dates and Activities During 2009, the Panel members met six times to conduct the business of the group, and participated individually in targeted case reviews. Meeting/Activity Date January 27, 2009 Panel Meeting April 7, 2009 Panel Meeting June and July, 2009 Targeted Case Reviews July 7, 2009 Panel Meeting October 6, 2009 Panel Meeting November 10, 2009 Policy and Procedure Review Meeting December 8, 2008 Panel Meeting Topics Review and finalize 2008 Annual Report Membership update Presentation on targeted case review requests from Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Task Force Presentation on Child and Family Team (CFT) statewide process Review status of 2009 workplan topics Panel participation in targeted case reviews focused on CPS referrals for CAPTA-required developmental assessments Formal review and discussion of DCFS response to CRP 2008 Annual Report recommendations Presentation on DCFS core training for child welfare workers Presentation on Clark County Early Representation Program (ERP) Workplan development for review of parent, sibling, and relative visitation per request from CJA Task Force Update on Nevada Initial Assessment (NIA) redesign Membership update Presentation on Clark County visitation policies and practices Presentation on Washoe County visitation policies and practices Presentation on rural visitation policies and practices Roundtable discussion and recommendations for Annual Report Update on activities of Northern and Southern Citizens Advisory Committees (CACs) Review and finalize 2009 Annual Report Update on Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) outcomes and program improvement plan (PIP) process CRP ANNUAL REPORT 2009 18
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STATE OF NEVADA Department of Healt
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SECTION V: CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BE
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SECTION I: INTRODUCTION Nevada Demo
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Title IV-E, Title IV-B, Subpart I (
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District provides services to Carso
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Legislative Activities Nevada’s l
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4. Review and Improvement of Existi
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particular strengths that CCDFS is
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Figure 06: Number of Total Removals
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In addition, WCDSS individually con
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Table 08: CFSR Data Profile Informa
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Relatives who care for their kin ty
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etween standard of care concerns an
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CFSP Goals and Objectives for Perma
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Table 14: SFY 2010 Data for Item 7
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eport. Compliance with this require
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SECTION V: CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BE
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Agency Level Policies: In addition
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Caseworker-Child Contact report is
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SECTION VI: SYSTEMIC FACTORS Each o
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Item 27: Permanency hearings Goal:
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This item refers to quality standar
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multidisciplinary processes and rec
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charged with developing a standard
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Table 37: Advanced Foster and Adopt
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Intensive Family Services staff, wh
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community assets to make significan
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