CHERISH REPLICATION Training Topics Annotated for Use in Train the Trainer Training Place

CHERISH REPLICATION Training Topics Annotated for Use in Train the Trainer Training Place

CHERISH REPLICATION Training Topics—annotated for use in Train the Trainer Training—place date completed with trainee to the left of each bullet point

Assessment:

  • DECA-I/T--scoring, etc. (reference video on using DECA-I/T) & refer to pocket guide (to convert test scores) (t-score to standard deviation; discuss % delay)
  • Ph intakes (FP, SW, CASA? BP?)
  • Psychosocial assessmentsFP narrative form
  • PIRGAS pdf (go over PIR-GAS, explain what it’s used for and how your agency assigns and tracks)

CHERISH Replication Specifics:

  • Explaining CHERISH to families
  • Onsite reflective supervision/Ref Practice
  • Quarterly meetings for all CHERISH Replication trainees in Phase II and beyond (tell trainee when the next one is—okay to bring trainee with you before she is in Phase II)
  • IMH in EI book--read (at least 1st chapter)
  • 9 components to being called a CHERISH program
  • CHERISH tracking sheet template--all sites track their clients on this form and Kindering needs it quarterly for reporting purposes-should be kept in annual (calendar year) format
  • Program outcome measurements: Child well-being; placement preservation: Parent satisfaction (exit survey through Survey Monkey…link is:

Clinical:

  • RP Handout (summary of Oct 2013 2-day training)/”Getting to Green”
  • Explore Scope of Practice
  • Transitions
  • Interventions
  • Endings with families
  • Bibliotherapy list
  • "This is my story" book link (e version)
  • Boundaries & Ethics for home visitors (this is a power point—it is on training website)
  • Mary Claire Heffron RP notes (that JF wrote)
  • Writing assignments/session notes (weekly check-in form)
  • Helpful things to have with you (in your bag) on HVs
  • PSE/FASD
  • Vicarious trauma
  • Group RP handout
  • Case consultation form

DCFS:

  • Dependency 101
  • SWs contact info list
  • Attending meetings (FTDMs) at CA
  • CHET screen, court reports, FCAP report, etc.
  • CASA's--connecting with/list of phone numbers—you can request a CASA (not enough to go around)
  • CHET screeners
  • Intake email for state SWs (template)
  • Adoption resources, including legal info
  • Adopsupp letter/the adopsupp process
    Samples of Adoption Support letters
  • Caregiver report to the court (e version)
  • Visitation
  • Private agencies
  • CPT, FTDM, SPM, etc. (reference power point on this topic from IECC 2016)
  • Ombudsman's office
  • CA Dependency Timeline
  • court dependency procedures chart
  • FAR info
  • Calendar for Child Welfare Early Learning meetings at the DCFS offices
  • Amara SWs contact list

Networking:

  • Join WA-AIMH/attend meetings
  • Become familiar with IMH referral resources in your geographical area
  • Sheri Hill's listserv/CITA's listserv

Ongoing training/resources for CHERISH trainees:

  • Mary Dozier Webinar/Devereux webinars/other webinars out there
  • Key resource websites on attachment, trauma, child development (examples: NCTSN, Harvard’s Center for the Developing Child)
  • Curricula--COS, PFR, ABC, CPP, etc.
  • Children experiencing trauma (from the AAP)
  • Specific handouts from D Gray/D Gray book titles
  • Trust-based parenting...Karyn Purvis (many YFC families trained in this)
  • Strategies guide (from DECA-I/T)--keep 9 pages with you...( pdf of these…)
  • Sleep--Dr Davies' write-up
  • CCFW at UW (Center for Child and Family Well-being)
  • FASD clinic day

Paperwork and Processes:

  • Write an interim/exit report
  • Face sheet/other forms
  • Intake & exit checklist (s)
  • CHERISH electronic caregiver satisfaction survey
  • Consent form/flyer--each agency has their own
  • Flowchart (your agency may not have one)
  • Flyer/brochure/website
  • CHERISH session notes
  • Maximizing technology (ipads, cell phones, V msgs, texts...)

Part C:

  • Developing S/E goals for IFSP
  • ESIT practice guide for ICO
  • ESIT guidelines re: who is the ESIT parent (helps answer questions re: who signs what)
  • Examples of ICO statements

Resources for Clients:

  • ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) Housing resource
  • Coleman Family Services (S. End resource)
  • IMH community resource list/list of counseling referrals in community
  • Kinship resources
  • Fostering Together support groups/FIRST/FPAWS
    DECA resources--DARS/Building your bounce/Now & Forever (and so many on their website)
  • Kindering Speaker Series
  • Olan Mills letter for foster parents
  • Refresh conference--end of Feb each year
  • handinhandparenting.org--helpful articles; also, Janet Lansbury’s books and articles