Wisconsin Permanency Roundtables The Permanency Roundtable (PRT) process is a professional consultation designed to expedite permanency for children and youth in out-of-home care through innovative thinking, the application of best practice, and the “busting” of systematic barriers. The process includes required follow-up to ensure steps are being taken to advance the action plan. Purpose, Outcomes, Values Purpose A Permanency Roundtable (PRT) is a structured, professional case consultation resulting in a plan to expedite permanency for a child in care. The PRT process identifies and “busts” systematic barriers to expediting permanency. Expected Outcomes The primary goal for every Permanency Roundtable (PRT) is to achieve legal permanence through Reunification Adoption Guardianship If the child’s permanency status remains the same immediately following the PRT, the expected outcome would be a reduction in the level of restrictiveness of the child’s living situation. Other expected outcomes include: Increased staff competency Strengthening systems integration Key Values A sense of urgency Relentless insistence upon permanency for each child “New eyes” – a fresh perspective Strengths-based, solution-focused, and non-blaming “Out-of-the-box” thinking Transparency and “real-time” learning Accountability for results at all levels Introduction to PRT Permanency Roundtable Overview - is an overview of the Permanency Roundtable process. Permanency Roundtable Manual - presents an introduction, definitions, and overview of the Permanency Roundtable process, necessary components, and resources. Permanency Values Training - provides information about the values of permanency for child welfare workers and agencies. PRT Case Documentation Materials Foundation Six Phases of the PRT - describes the different case consultation phases of a Permanency Roundtable. Determination of PRT Cases - assists child welfare workers to determine if a specific case is appropriate and should be prioritized for a Permanency Roundtable. eWiSACWIS Permanency Consultation Guide – provides instructions and visuals for the Permanency Consultation documentation process. Scribe Guide - provides documentation instructions for the role of the Scribe at a Permanency Roundtable. Genealogy Chart Template - will assist child welfare workers working with families to identify relatives in the child’s life. Permanency Pact for Youth – is a handout describing the purpose and components of creating a Permanency Pact for youth. Forms Confidentiality Agreement for PRT - is an agreement to protect all child-specific and case information reviewed in the Permanency Roundtable process. Permanency Consultation (DCF-F-2540-E) - provides a structure to the permanency consultation at a Permanency Roundtable. PRT Legal Permanency Status - utilize to determine the child’s legal permanency status in the Permanency Roundtable process. Presentation Tools Initial Oral Case Presentation Tool - assists child welfare workers in orally presenting a case at a Permanency Roundtable. (Updated 08-19-2013 ) Initial Juvenile Justice Oral Case Presentation Tool - assists child welfare workers in orally presenting a juvenile justice case at a Permanency Roundtable. Guardianship Oral Case Presentation Tool - assists child welfare workers in orally presenting a guardianship/custody case at a Permanency Roundtable. ICWA Oral Case Presentation Tool - assists child welfare workers in orally presenting a ICWA case at a Permanency Roundtable. Subsequent Oral Case Presentation Tool - assists child welfare workers in orally presenting a subsequent Permanency Roundtable. Additional Resources Lifebook – (English) is a template for child welfare workers and caregivers to utilize when creating a Lifebook for a child. Lifebook – (Spanish) is a template for child welfare workers and caregivers to utilize when creating a Lifebook for a child. Connectedness Chart for Youth – a tool to assist child welfare workers in helping youth identify their family and friend connections. Youth Speak! - a resource providing the youth perspective along with advice for youth involved in the child welfare system. PRT Facilitator Materials Basics Team Members Role Qualifications and Expectations - describes the role qualifications and expectation of team members that are part of the Permanency Roundtable process. (Updated 9-12-2012) Facilitator Cheat Sheet - provides an overview of the Permanency Roundtable process and tips for the facilitator. (Updated 4-20-2015) Development of Action Steps - describes the development of action steps during the Permanency Roundtable process. PRT End of the Day Debriefing - guides a Permanency Roundtable facilitator in debriefing the day and Permanency Roundtable process. Training Facilitator Training Policy - presents the training requirements needed to facilitate a Permanency Roundtable. (Updated 08-24-2012) PRT Facilitator Trainee Tool - is utilized in the training process to become a facilitator of a Permanency Roundtable (Updated 11-15-2013) PRT Facilitator Recertification Process - describes the recertification process to facilitate a Permanency Roundtable. Phases The following are the six phases of the PRT process. Each phase is a series of functions required to facilitate a permanency roundtable. PHASE I - Welcome and Overview PHASE II - Present the Case (Updated 12-4-2014) PHASE III - Clarify and Explore PHASE IV - Brainstorming PHASE V - Action Planning (Updated 04-15-2015) PHASE VI - Debrief Contact Information Out of Home Care Section DCF Seneca
