A. The committee will identify child welfare work groups
and actively work with our state partners to be assure CFS
representation in the development of the implementation plans for
various initiatives and developing programs to include:
Child Fatality- report released for 2010 shows significant
increases in child fatalities
Prevention
Liaison on Legis. Committee
CPS appeals
QSR
Subsidy Assistance – memo for moving this forward is on
Comm. desk
B. The Committee will monitor the progress of the following
committees or programs and report concerns or significant issues to
the VLSSE:
SDM
Fam. Engagement – training up-coming for DSS attorneys and
GALS as well as counsel for parents
VEMAT
Treatment Foster Care – budget amendment issue
IL
SW Title Protection (personnel comm. is lead)
As a continuous quality improvement effort, the committee will
work with our state partners to establish a more effective
communication system regarding child welfare practice so that
modifications to guidance is shared consistently statewide which may
include:
a system of posting questions/responses from
local agencies
FAQs
Turnaround Documents
Summary of appeal decisions
CFS committee will keep apprised of potential legislation that
could impact child family services and establish appropriate ad-hoc
work groups based on exec. Comm. approval