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