CFSP 5 Year Plan - RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
CFSP 5 Year Plan - RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
CFSP 5 Year Plan - RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
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TITLE IV-B CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE 5 YEAR PLAN<br />
2010 – 2014<br />
GOAL I: Establish a continuum <strong>of</strong> family-centered, high quality, culturally relevant, community and neighborhood-based resources in an<br />
integrated service delivery system that partners with natural, formal and informal supports to promote safety, permanency and<br />
well-being for children, youth and families.<br />
2010 2014 Measure <strong>of</strong> Progress Outcome/Indicator<br />
Objectives Activities<br />
1.1 Promote ongoing activities for<br />
prevention <strong>of</strong> child maltreatment<br />
1.1a.1 Establish an organized, statewide<br />
movement to promote prevention <strong>of</strong> child<br />
maltreatment and remaltreatment using<br />
community-based organizations.<br />
1.1a.2 Implement Regional prevention<br />
awareness campaigns through the FCCPs<br />
and Family Community Advisory Boards<br />
(FCABs).<br />
1.1a3 Expand training opportunities<br />
through Breakthrough Series on Risk and<br />
Safety.<br />
In 2010 and continuing, there will be prevention<br />
focused campaigns implemented by each Family<br />
Care Community Partnership Network.<br />
o Decrease recurrence <strong>of</strong> maltreatment<br />
Safety-1: <strong>Children</strong> are first and foremost,<br />
protected from abuse and neglect<br />
Safety-2: <strong>Children</strong> are safely maintained in<br />
their homes when possible and appropriate<br />
1.2 Promote systems reform<br />
activities for the handling <strong>of</strong> child<br />
maltreatment cases to reduce<br />
further trauma to children.<br />
1.2a.1 Improve communication across<br />
systems.<br />
1.2a.2 Explore ways to improve<br />
awareness/understanding <strong>of</strong> roles and<br />
responsibilities among stakeholders within<br />
the legal community and DCYF staff.<br />
1.2a.3 Ensure multidisciplinary training<br />
opportunities to promote<br />
awareness/understanding <strong>of</strong> relevant topical<br />
issues that are designed to reduce additional<br />
trauma to child victims.<br />
1.2a.4 Ensure continued meaningful<br />
By 2011, database interfaces will be<br />
operationalized to facilitate improved<br />
coordination <strong>of</strong> scheduling and case management<br />
across systems.<br />
By 2010, first series <strong>of</strong> multidisciplinary training<br />
opportunities will be identified/held.<br />
Permanency-1: <strong>Children</strong> have permanency<br />
and stability in their living situations.<br />
Well-Being Outcome 1: <strong>Families</strong> have<br />
enhanced capacity to provide for children’s<br />
needs.<br />
Well-Being-3: <strong>Children</strong> receive services to<br />
meet their physical and mental health needs.<br />
Systemic Factor IX: Agency<br />
responsiveness to the Community.<br />
R.I. <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Children</strong>, <strong>Youth</strong> and <strong>Families</strong><br />
Title IV-B Child and Family Service <strong>Plan</strong> – 2010 - 2014<br />
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