THE DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES WHAT

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES • The name of a governmental agency in many states of

DFCS • The Division of Family and Children Services is responsible for welfare and

HISTORY • 1853 - Children's Aid Society • 1874 - "Case of Mary Ellen"

THREE MAIN BRANCHES • Investigations Unit • Family Preservation Unit • Foster Care/Adoptions Unit

THE CASE PROCESS (CPS) • Intake • Investigation • Safety Plan • Assessment •

THE CASE PROCESS (FOSTER CARE) • Entry • P 2 P • Family Team

THE CASE PROCESS (ADOPTION) • Pre-placement process • Adoptive Placement • Post Placement Supervision

WHAT IS REPORTED • Physical Abuse • Neglect • Sexual Abuse • Emotional Abuse

PHYSICAL ABUSE • Non-accidental physical injury

NEGLECT • The failure of a parent, guardian or other caregiver to provide for

SEXUAL ABUSE Involves activities by a parent or caregiver; forcing undesired sexual behavior by

EMOTIONAL ABUSE • a pattern of behavior that impairs a child’s emotional development or

MY EXPERIENCE Role as an intern • Perception and Evaluation • Skills and knowledge

LET’S RAISE CHILDREN WHO WON’T HAVE TO RECOVER FROM THEIR CHILDHOODSPAM LEO

REFERENCES • Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2013). What is child abuse and neglect? Recognizing

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THE DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES

WHAT ARE YOUR PERCEPTIO NS OF DFCS?

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES • The name of a governmental agency in many states of the United States that responds to reports of child abuse or neglect.

DFCS • The Division of Family and Children Services is responsible for welfare and employment support, protecting children, foster care and other services to strengthen families.

HISTORY • 1853 - Children's Aid Society • 1874 - "Case of Mary Ellen" • 1909 - White House Conference on Child Dependency • 1912 - Federal Children's Bureau • 1974 - Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act • 1997 - Adoption and Safe Families Act

THREE MAIN BRANCHES • Investigations Unit • Family Preservation Unit • Foster Care/Adoptions Unit

THE CASE PROCESS (CPS) • Intake • Investigation • Safety Plan • Assessment • Family Plan • Case Management • Closure

THE CASE PROCESS (FOSTER CARE) • Entry • P 2 P • Family Team Meetings • Comprehensive Assessment (CCFA) • Case Plan • Case Management • Closure

THE CASE PROCESS (ADOPTION) • Pre-placement process • Adoptive Placement • Post Placement Supervision • Finalization

WHAT IS REPORTED • Physical Abuse • Neglect • Sexual Abuse • Emotional Abuse

PHYSICAL ABUSE • Non-accidental physical injury

NEGLECT • The failure of a parent, guardian or other caregiver to provide for a child’s basic needs

SEXUAL ABUSE Involves activities by a parent or caregiver; forcing undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another •

EMOTIONAL ABUSE • a pattern of behavior that impairs a child’s emotional development or sense of self worth • “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice. ” - Peggy O’Mara

MY EXPERIENCE Role as an intern • Perception and Evaluation • Skills and knowledge acquired • Insight and benefits •

LET’S RAISE CHILDREN WHO WON’T HAVE TO RECOVER FROM THEIR CHILDHOODSPAM LEO

REFERENCES • Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2013). What is child abuse and neglect? Recognizing the signs and symptoms. Washington, DC: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau. • Department of Family and Children Services. (2015) https: //dfcs. dhs. georgia. gov • Townsend, P. (1979) Poverty in the United Kingdom, London, Allen Lane and Penguin Books. • U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families. (2007). Child Maltreatment 2005. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office.