Helping Families Identify Change Through a Differential Response System
christine secrist
Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.
Dr. Christine Secrist received her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy in 1995 from Iowa State University. She has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1993. Dr. Secrist is the CEO of Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc. and has worked in the Child Welfare field for over twenty five years. She has provided training throughout the United States and has presented both at the National and International level on a variety of topics relating to child abuse and neglect.
Abstract
Objectives: The participant will be able to: Understand How a Differential Response System is more effective in helping families identify aspects of change. Understand Iowa’s Differential Response... [ view full abstract ]
Objectives:
The participant will be able to:
Understand How a Differential Response System is more effective in helping families identify aspects of change.
Understand Iowa’s Differential Response System.
Understand how engaging families helps service prevent further reports of abuse or neglect.
Learn effective strategies to engage families with voluntary services.
- Community buy-in and support for a Differential Response System is imperative. A Differential Response System is associated with early intervention efforts and requires a cultural shift within the Child Welfare Systems and communities. Since 2013, Iowa has implemented a Differential Response approach with two pathways: Child Abuse Assessment and Family Assessment. Discussion will focus on how the State of Iowa implemented a Differential Response Model which contributes to positive outcomes for families. These positive outcomes are a result of a public and private partnership through the provision of a voluntary program called Community Care. Community based supports and partnerships with families are also imperative to program success. The Community Care Program is an example of how success can be achieved with families. Discussion will focus on techniques utilized to engage families and keep them involved in a voluntary program in order to keep children safe, families intact and reduce the risk for further intervention. The following outcome data will also be discussed:
- Getting a response from referred families within 14 days of referral, 80% of the time.
Met with an average of 86%. - 95% of the families will be free from abuse for six month from the referral date.
Met with an average of 90.5%- 95% of the families will be free from adjudication (CINA) for 6 Months from the referral date.
- Met with an average of 98%
- 85% of families will be satisfied with services.
- Met at 98%.
Authors
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christine secrist
(Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.)
Topic Area
Child Protection Systems and Strategies at local, national and international levels
Session
Oral 19 » Session 1-Child Protection Systems (11:00 - Tuesday, 3rd October, Central America Room)
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