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FSGC Mission StatementFamily Services of Grant County believes people who
experience physical, economical or cultural challenges are valuable contributors to the quality of our diverse community. Our strength-based partnership promote growth through quality health and educational programs. We imagine, design and grow innovative solutions for every individual to achieve success.
VISION STATEMENT Every child should be wanted Children and adults learn best in context of responsive
relationships A child’s primary and most important relationship is formed with
his/hers parent(s) or primary caregiver Parents are primary educators for their children All families have strengths and can be empowered to overcome
the barriers achieving their goals Early intervention and involvement, including during pregnancy,
increases positive results in child development and parenting skills and the likelihood of family success
Partnership forged with parents and the community provides the best results for children
We are growth agents who provide individuals and families with tools and services, including assistance, support, education, advocacy, problem solving, linkages and leadership opportunities
Learning is a life-long process
SERVICES ORGANIZATION OFFER Family Planning Early Head Star (for pregnant women
and children under three) Head Start Pre-school (ages 3to5) P.A.C.T (Parents and Children Together)
P.A.C.T’S GOAL Is to reunify the children with their
families. Create a positive secure and
educationally rich environment for children, in which their needs are met
Increase parents knowledge and skills in parenting
Improve parent’s ability to understand their children’s verbal and nonverbal cues and effectively meet their child’s needs
P.A.C.T BELIEVES: It is important to build relationships with
the children’s biological parents, foster parents, social workers and child care providers.
PACT offers a neutral place for those who love and care for child to work together in the child’s best interest
KATHY’S JOB DUTIES/TYPICAL DAY The P.A.C.T manager is responsible for
oversight of PACT program, supervises PACT staff and ensures Early Head Start performance standards are met. The P.A.C.T Manager insures to DCFS system and PACT are coordinating common goals for the children and families. She provides leadership at regular interdisciplinary staff meetings, ensures proper communication with DCFS, court systems and other providers and offers appropriate client assessment information, etc.
KATHY LIKES
Most Least
Interacting with clients Not having enough resources to refer clients to
Monitoring social workers, facilitator, resource connector
Experience funding cuts
Working with partners/providers
Staff is overwhelmed with workload
Reaching out to people
Making difference in peoples lives
Assisting clients with services
CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT Abuse could be identified as a failure of
a parent, guardian or other caregiver to provide for a child's basic needs.
Neglect may be identified as a:Lack of food, shelter parenting supervisionMedical failure to provide physical and
mental health treatmentsEducational failure to educate a child or
attend special needsEmotional inattention to child’s emotional
needs, failure to provide psychological care or permitting the child to use alcohol or other drugs
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INTERVENTION Safety consideration for caseworkers when
dealing with a domestic violence Steps to enhance caseworker safety
conducting meetings being aware of your surroundings
Notify a supervisor of any dangerous situations
Ensuring accessible exits when meeting the abuser
Providing oversight and review of appropriate child welfare practices
Supporting and encouraging collaborative relationships
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF PREVENTION Agency providers need to work
together sponsor various trainings to help educate people on how they can change their behaviors etc. Also door to door canvassing to educate people through block watch groups etc.
TO KNOW FOR SOCIAL WORKER: Following up with their clients
educating them about the danger of child abuse and neglect
Understanding the process of mandated reporters and how to follow up with the process is very important
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2lZsmrFT4g
Concrete Angel Child Abuse Awareness
Our goal is to become agents of change!
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