Resource Family Pre- Approval Class 4

Resource Family Pre- Approval Class 4

Agenda for Tonight Housekeeping Items Phone/Internet Safety, Safety Seat Law, Safe Sleeping) Guest Speakers Break (10 minutes)-optional/class vote Video (Josh Shipp) Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program Presentation of material (Education Info, Health Care Info, Cell Evaluations Certificate Presentation 2

Education for children in FC AB 490 (law regulating education for children in FC) was a result of lower educational outcomes for FY such as, lower grade level performance, more likely to be held back, less likely to complete high school, less likely to go onto college Key provisions -child has same academic, resource, services and extracurricular activities, least restrictive program and child’s best interest Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 3

Rights under this law Children have the right to remain in their school of origin if they change placement or after removal from the home Regular school placement unless IEP needs states other program is in child’s best interest Immediate enrollment (regardless of immunization, school records, etc) 2 business days for transfer of records Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 4

Continued Grade protection (regardless of absences caused by change of placement, court hearing, etc.) Credit calculation (full or partial coursework) Right to make educational decisions as the educational rights holder Mileage reimbursement is available if child continues in school of origin Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 5

Special Education Individualized Education Program (IEP)-can be developed to meet a child’s specific educational needs based on their disability Request should be in writing to the school (they must respond in writing within 15 days to your request) School may hold an SST meeting at first (this is not a substitute for IEP assessment)- you can request this also Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 6

Education rights Remain in school of origin (includes when transitioning from ES to MS or MS to HS to transition to same school as class mates) Immediate enrollment Participate in activities at school (sports, tutoring, clubs even if sign up deadline is missed) Partial credits, grades cannot be lowered due to court hearings, placement changes. Application waiver for community college, max on student financial aid Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 7

Ed rights of pregnant or parenting teens Can participate in all academic and extracurricular activities Right to remain in school: cannot be forced to do independent study, alternate school) Cannot be punished for missing school due to doctors appointment, or child being sick) Can make up class work for excused absences Right to confidentiality Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 8

Bullying Warning signs Torn or damaged items Unexplained cuts, bruises, scratches Seems afraid of going to school or peers Lost interest in school Appears sad, moody, depressed Trouble seeping Anxious/low self esteem Prevention/stop Talk with your child Don’t ignore signs Talk with school staff Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 9

Basics about medical/dental County provides Medi- Cal for all FY Have the obligation to provide health care Obligated to monitor child’s physical and emotional health Must have contact with medical providers Ensure timely treatment and services Additional benefits under Medi-Cal Minor consent services California Children's Services (CCS)- serious, long lasting health conditions or disabling conditions Regional Center Services- children with developmental disabilities Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 10

Medical & Dental Care Schedule a CHDP (Child Health & Disability Prevention) Exam within 30 days of placement. Schedule a Dental exam within 30 days of placement. Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 11

What is a CHDP health examination? The CHDP examination is a complete head-to-toe health evaluation of a child or youth Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 12

Preventive Health Services for Children THE CHDP HEALTH ASSESSEMENT: Health and developmental history Complete physical examination Oral/dental health assessment Nutritional assessment Behavioral assessment Immunizations as appropriate for age Vision screening Hearing screening Screening tests of anemia, blood lead, TB, urine abnormalities, sexually transmitted diseases Health education and anticipatory guidance Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 13

Dental Examination Medi-Cal Covers 2 Dental Exams Per Year Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 14

Medical form Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 15

Dental form Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 16

The icky stuff . Anyone can get headlice, in fact these parasites infest over 10 million Americans a year. 5-Step Battle plan: Head Lice to Dead Lice Don’t panic and remain persistent. Scabies: Skin infestation into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. Signs and symptoms: intense itching and pimplelike itchy rash, skin sores Treatment available with a doctor’s prescription no “over-the-counter” products Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 17

All children in Foster Care are required to have immunizations See pages 75-76 for details of the necessary immunizations by age Immunizations Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 18

Cell phone and internet safety Enable safety measures on your computer/web browser to limit internet sites Teach your child about responsible technology use Monitor your child’s cell phone, video game and internet use; random checks Provide internet safety rules and post rules as a reminder. Be aware of sexting, online sexual solicitation sites, and social networking sites Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 19

Safety seat laws in CA Under 8 must be in Cannot leave a child safety seat/booster Ride in back Under 2 must be in rear facing seat unless they weight at least 40 pounds or measure at least 40 inches tall alone under the age of 7 unless someone 12 years or older is present Cannot leave children in conditions that present significant risk to health and safety Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 20

Safe sleeping . Proper sleep Do not smoke, drink environment for infant is no bumpers, pillows, blankets, toys Safest sleeping position is on their back Firm mattress Room sharing is ok but not sharing bed of use drugs Ok to use pacifier but not attached to string Do not overdress baby Only use “tummy time” when child is awake and being supervised Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 21

This is what it should look like Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 22

Resources/Support available. Independent Living Plan (ILP) services for our teens Referrals for child action Head Start for pre-school age children AOD services for teens Birth and Beyond/FRC’s (support groups/parenting class/computer labs, child development workshops, family nights, a lot more services) Early intervention services for infants/toddlers Foster Youth Liaisons at local school districts Wonder Mentoring Program through Sierra Forever Families (SW must refer) Support groups for relatives through Lilliput CASA for children TDM (Team Decision Making) Meetings Sacramento DHHS/CPS/RFA THESE ARE JUST SOMECounty OF THE RESOURCES/SUPPORTS Program 23 AVAILABLE.ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE CHILD’S SW AND THE

Welcome our guest speakers Tonight we have Representative from a local B&B/FRC Former youth in care Laviennia/RF mentor Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 24

Break Time Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 25

Short Video. Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 26

Please take a moment to complete the evaluation Trainers for this class were . Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 27

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 28

Thank you and Good Night! On behalf of Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program thank you for opening your home and heart to our children! Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program 29