Signs of Safety Overview PowerPoint - Scott County

Panel Discussion – Old Way Vs. New WayThe “Old” Way• Belief that CHIPS equals childsafety• Kids are only safe if in placementor sent home with CHIPS order• Worker was expected to be theexpert deciding what serviceswould “fix” the problems in thefamily• Families felt forced or coerced to“do services”• Responsibility for child safetywas on the worker• Anxiety – Stress – Burnout!The “New” Way• Services and CHIPS do not equalsafety but are sometimesnecessary• Kids are safe in their own homeswith safety networks• Family members are the expertson coming up with solutions tothe problems in their family• Family members are given choicesregarding how they will proceedto establish child safety• Responsibility for child safety ison the family• Anxiety is reduced – buildingHOPE is ENERGIZING!