This phase of work is focused on expanding Family Centered Services (FCS) statewide through case management within the Statewide Prevention team. FCS is defined as an intervention provided by the Children's Division to help families address identified risk factors and safety threats with the goal of children remaining safely with their families while mitigating the likelihood of future system involvement. FCS cases offer home-based, preventative services through both direct services and connection to support and help available within their community.
FCS focuses on strengthening families, addressing crisis management, increasing family well-being, and developing sustainable safety networks and support aimed at lowering the risk of future concerns of child abuse or neglect. The Statewide Prevention team will work FCS cases with the intention to supplement, not supplant, circuit FCS cases to increase availability for service provision to families.
In Progress Tasks
June – August
- Hire vacant Statewide Prevention Worker positions
- Ongoing workshop trainings and skill enhancement support pertaining to FCS for Statewide Prevention Workers, including scheduled E-learnings through remainder of the calendar year
- Weekly capacity review and communication with circuits for FCS capacity within Statewide Prevention Team
- Touchpoints with Statewide Prevention Supervisors twice a month
- Touchpoints with Statewide Prevention Workers twice a month
- 90 day case progress reviews to discuss barriers, provide support, and create solutions for case progression toward safe closure
- Caseload Analysis Tracker Developed
- Review outcomes measures and data tracking for needed updates
Completed
- 2026 - Quarter 1 & 2
March – May
- Hire vacant Statewide Prevention Worker positions
- Develop process and protocol for Statewide Prevention Workers to carry FCS cases
- May 18, 2026 launch for Statewide Prevention Workers to carry FCS cases
- FCS training for Statewide Prevention Supervisors
- FCS training for Statewide Prevention workers
- Monthly data monitoring