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9 Core Child Welfare Practices - ANS 1. Serve as an AGENT OF CHANGE 2. Form a helping RELATIONSHIP with the child and his/her family 3. Conduct INITAL AND ONGOING ASSESSMENT 4. Provide information about the IMPACT OF TRAUMA on the child and family 5. ADVOCATE for the child and family 6. Provide BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT 7. LINKAGE to appropriate services 8. COORDINATE all child and family services 9. Demonstrate CULTURAL COMPETENCE Child and Family Team Meetings should be.... - ANS the center of our casework activities trauma informed practice - ANS A strengths-based framework that is responsive to the impact of trauma, emphasizing physical, psychological, and emotional safety for both service providers and survivors and that creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. trauma informed practice: brain development - ANS 1) The human brain begins its development about two weeks after conception, forming the neurons that are the basic material of the brain. By the time the fetus is 20 weeks, most neurons are already in place. At birth, all brain structures are present, but brain development is far from complete. During the first 2 years of life, the brain expands two-and-a-half times, and continues to develop through adolescence. 2) During the prenatal period, maternal alcohol, drug, and tobacco use, and other adverse experiences can have a negative effect on the developing brain. Maternal stress can also affect brain development. 3) The different parts of the brain have different functions. The brainstem and midbrain are responsible for the body's basic functions such as breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure, and the stress response. The limbic and cortex are responsible for more complex functions such as feeling and thinking. 4) The brain develops sequentially from less complex or basic functions to more complex functions. The brain stem, which supports basic functions, is fully formed at birth. The rest of the brain, which is responsible for more complex functions, remains more sensitive to development through learning and experience. 5) The autonomic nervous system is controlled by the brain stem. When someone experiences stress, a frightening event, or other adverse experiences, the autonomic nervous system sends stress hormones or chemical messages to the rest of the brain in order to "survive" the perceived threat. 6)The problem occurs when an individual remains in a state of chronic or extreme stress for long periods of time, the chemical "baths" that occur during this state disrupt normal brain development. This is particularly critical for infants and very young children as most post-natal brain development occurs in t ACES - ANS Adverse Childhood Experiences Growing up (prior to age 18) in a household with: Recurrent physical abuse Recurrent emotional abuse Sexual abuse Emotional or physical neglect An alcohol or drug abuser An incarcerated household member Someone who is chronically depressed, suicidal, institutionalized or mentally ill Mother being treated violently One or no biological parents Removal from biological parents Unplanned placement moves Three or more placements in an eighteen month period protective factors - ANS These Factors assist families to overcome the stressors or difficulties that potentially can lead to abuse or neglect. Protective Factors: Parental Resilience - ANS (Be strong and flexible.) The critical ability when faced with problems or stressors. Resiliency is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma and tragedy. Protective Factors: Social connections - ANS (Parents need friends.) Social connections provide a family with a sense of belonging, emotional support and informal back up for life's challenges. Connections that keep families connected to the community; provide opportunities for growth, and connections to community resources. Protective Factors: Knowledge of parenting and child development - ANS (Being a great parent is part natural and part learned.) Parents should be able to recognize when their children are not developing at a rate similar to other children of a similar age. Parents who can identify developmental problems seek help for their children earlier. Knowledge of parenting techniques often benefits families when faced with additional family stressors. Protective Factors: concrete supports in times of need - ANS (We all need help sometimes.) Supports include adequate food, clothing and shelter, providing families with necessities which are beneficial in times of other stressors in life. Lack of basic supports may cause tremendous stressors and threaten the entire family's physical health and emotional well-being. Protective Factors: social and emotional competence of children - ANS (Parents need to help their children communicate.) Children with well-developed social and emotional competencies are better equipped. The social and emotional skills such as the ability to exercise self-control, problemsolving,empathyandanger-copingskillsarecarriedover intoadulthood. Protective Factors: Parent-Child relationship - ANS (Give your child the love and respect they need.) Parent- child relationships that are warm, nurturing and responsive are proven to help the child trust, learn, grown and explore the world. Strength based practice - ANS These strengths are identified during interviews and interactions with the family. Our understanding of a family's strengths guides us in selecting services with the family and evaluating their progress. We assist families in determining family, friends and community members who can support the family and be a part of their Child & Family Team. Strength Based Practice is an attitude or philosophy of working with families (additional points) - ANS Recognizes the importance of using individual and family strengths in assessment and service planning Promotes family engagement Is individualized to meet the needs of the individuals within the family Is culturally responsive Is focused on family strengths (Parental Capacity / Protective Factors, Child Resilience) Builds relationships and supports for children and families Principles of Strength-Based Practice: We best serve clients by collaborating with them - ANS Approach clients as a helper or collaborator (having specialized education, tools and experiences to offer but, open to the wisdom, knowledge, and experience that clients bring with them).