DCF 101 (Session 1-Rocky Hill): An Introduction to an Enhanced Child Protection Agency in Connecticut

Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families, 2189 Silas Deane Highway, Suite #2, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States

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Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families, 2189 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States.

This FREE session will describe the advances within the Department of Children and Families to maintain the safety, permanence, and well-being of the children and families the Department serves.

Participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the agency's current mission, goals and values.
  • Describe the agency's practice model.
  • Articulate the issues of disproportionality and disparity among children of color within CT, and how DCF is taking steps to mitigate them.
  • Explore their own professional values as they relate to child abuse and neglect.
  • Describe the population served by CT's child welfare system.
  • Identify values which align with DCF goals.
  • Become aware of the Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools and teaming processes the guide DCF's work.

Cancellation policy

48-hour cancellation notice is appreciated. 

Connecticut DCF

Melissa.sienna@ct.gov

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