Post on 01-Apr-2015
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WHY ARE YOU ASKING
ME THAT?
Conversations to Engage Parents in the Assessment Process
Developed for the OCWTP CAPMIS Tool Kit
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It is the parent’s right to ask
andOur responsibility to answer
Remember:
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RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE SAFETY ASSESSMENThttp://emanuals.odjfs.state.oh.us/emanuals/
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SAFETY FACTORS ….
child harm lack of protection credible threat out of control
behavior family violence drug/alcohol caretaker
mental/physical illness
immediate needs environmental
hazard expectations access explanation of harm child's physical/
mental health needs sexual abuse
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“What do you mean by a safety assessment?”
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“How are you going to use the
information?”
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“Who’s going to see this?”
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION
“Why are you asking me about the past?”
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CHILD VULNERABILITIES
“What does my child’s development have to do with his safety?”
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PROTECTIVE CAPACITIES
“Do you think I can’t protect my own child?”
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RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAMILY STRENGTHS AND
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
http://emanuals.odjfs.state.oh.us/emanuals/
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“Why are you asking me all these questions?”
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CHILD FUNCTIONING
Self-Protection
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
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Physical/Cognitive/Social
Development
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
CHILD FUNCTIONING
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Emotional/Behavioral Functioning
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
CHILD FUNCTIONING
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ADULT FUNCTIONING
Cognitive Abilities
“Why are you asking me that?”“Don’t you think I’m smart enough?”
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Physical Health
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
ADULT FUNCTIONING
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Emotional/Mental Health
Functioning
“Why are you asking me about
that?”“Do you think I’m crazy?”
ADULT FUNCTIONING
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Domestic Relations
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
ADULT FUNCTIONING
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Substance Use
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
ADULT FUNCTIONING
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Response to Stressors
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
ADULT FUNCTIONING
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Parenting Practices
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
ADULT FUNCTIONING
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Family Roles, Interactions,
and Relationships
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
FAMILY FUNCTIONING
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Resource Management and Household
Maintenance
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
FAMILY FUNCTIONING
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Extended Family, Social and
Community Supports
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
FAMILY FUNCTIONING
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Caretaker’s Victimization
of Other Children
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
HISTORICAL
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Caretaker’s Abuse/Neglect as a Child
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
HISTORICAL
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Impact of Past Services
“Why are you asking me about
that?”
HISTORICAL
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FAMILY’S PERCEPTION
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RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE FAMILY ACTUARIAL RISK ASSESSMENT
http://emanuals.odjfs.state.oh.us/emanuals/
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WHY ARE YOU ASKING
ME THAT?
Developed for theOhio Child Welfare Training Program
by the Institute for Human Services(614) 251-6000