The principles of trauma-informed care (TIC) can be universally applied to other practice models, such as the family preservation model. Using a strengths-based perspective is a valuable TIC principle that would be very effective in family preservation. By highlighting a family’s strengths you can use these attributes to address challenges. Noticing strengths can also help build engagement and rapport with clients to help aid in the intervention process. Being person-centered is another TIC principle that could guide family preservation practice (D. Strohm, PowerPoint, September 10th, 2015). By asking the client system what they believe are their biggest challenges or what they want to work on, rapport is built and personalized interventions
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Strohm, PowerPoint, October 15th, 2015, Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2012). Redefining success means looking at goals and family efforts not only as a check list of things that were or were not done, but evaluating the entire situation to assess if children are safe with their families. Early differential assessment and case review entails completing a comprehensive initial assessment for safety and risk and evaluating family and child functioning through consideration of interpersonal, personal, and environmental factors that can influence the reunification process. Full disclosure means being upfront and honest with the parents when the child is placed out of home about their rights, what concerns need to be addressed before reunification can occur, and what consequences could occur, including the discussion of termination of parental rights. I have seen this difficult discussion take place with a family at my field placement. Although these parents were upset it opened the door for communication and discussion about what needed to be accomplished together. Using crisis and times limits as opportunities to opportunities to engage and enhance the change process instead of deter progress. Motivating parents to change by
Relate this to practice in the field and experience you may have witnessed, heard, or imagine as it will be for you as a child welfare …show more content…
Strohm, PowerPoint, October 15th, 2015, Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2012). Redefining success means looking at goals and family efforts not only as a check list of things that were or were not done, but evaluating the entire situation to assess if children are safe with their families. Early differential assessment and case review entails completing a comprehensive initial assessment for safety and risk and evaluating family and child functioning through consideration of interpersonal, personal, and environmental factors that can influence the reunification process. Full disclosure means being upfront and honest with the parents when the child is placed out of home about their rights, what concerns need to be addressed before reunification can occur, and what consequences could occur, including the discussion of termination of parental rights. I have seen this difficult discussion take place with a family at my field placement. Although these parents were upset it opened the door for communication and discussion about what needed to be accomplished together. Using crisis and times limits as opportunities to opportunities to engage and enhance the change process instead of deter progress. Motivating parents to change by