Wisconsin Child Welfare
Workgroups
The Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
has established workgroups that will help shape policies,
procedures, practices and services for the child welfare program.
These workgroups are comprised of
professionals from the following backgrounds: child protection,
mental health, domestic violence, foster parenting, adoption,
health care, law enforcement, the courts, and alcohol and drug
abuse. In addition, the workgroups also have representation
from the tribes, consumers and other stakeholders. The workgroups
make program recommendations to
DCFS
and coordinate work plans for child welfare initiatives.
The following are the workgroups and their responsibilities:
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Clarify and develop policies and guidelines for standards of
practice related to Access/Intake, Initial Assessment, and
Ongoing Services. In addition, this Committee will address
issues related to domestic violence and other child welfare
associated programs and system.
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Enhance policies, practices, and procedures related to
out-of-home placement, Title IV-E, Permanency Planning,
Independent Living, Kinship Care, and the Interstate Compact on
the Placement of Children
(ICPC)
.
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Develop and update policies, practices, and procedures related
to adoption casework, Adoption Search and adoption assistance
payments.
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Design and begin the implementation of a case review model and
identify the management and program information needs/reports of
the counties and the tribes.
In addition to the workgroups,
DCFS
may create project specific workgroups on an as needed basis to
ensure program issues are addressed effectively. When issues and action steps
arise that involve tribal child welfare, the Indian Child Welfare Group will be consulted for expertise and
guidance.
Contact
us
if you have any questions pertaining to the Child Welfare
Workgroups.
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Last Revised:
June 16, 2008
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