Statewide Overview Common CORE 3.0 (CC 3.0) CA Child Welfare Core Practice Model (CPM) Katie A: Pathways to Well-being Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Title IV-E Waiver bayareaacademy.org

CC3.0 Update

Goals of the Revision Aligning Core to practice, including: Supporting implementation of a practice model Sequencing of topics Grouping content into areas of practice Making the curriculum revision process more responsive to practice changes. Identifying methods to support the key knowledge and skills in the Common Core for existing staff and other audiences.

Current Core 2.0 Framework CYouth Development (2 days) Big 7 Framework CYouth Development (2 days) CMI 1 (1 ½ days) CMI 2 (1 ½ days) SDM (2 days) or Critical Thinking (1 day) Family Engagement (2 days) Permanency and Placement (2 days) Standardized to LO’s Multicultural Environment Basic Interviewing Court Procedures CWS Documentation Substance Abuse Intimate Partner Violence Mental Health Self Care: Time and Stress Management Introduction to Workers Safety Values and Ethics MEPA Educational Rights Health Care Needs ICWA Other: CWS/CMS Day in the Life What we do now: Current Common Core 2.0 is subject based Is 24 days of classroom training Little integration with practice throughout the life of a family’s time in child welfare Minimal integration with tools used by the workers (CWS/CMS, SDM, CAT) Mostly classroom based with no application to field for better transfer to the job

Core 3.0 Practice BLOCKS Foundation Engagement Assessment Service Planning Monitoring and Adapting Transition Content is organized by blocks of learning Each block consists of bended learning modalities: e-learning, classroom learning and field based learning. eLearning is more knowledge based, classroom will be for skill based Integrates coaching/field activities 100 level courses are those courses identified from stakeholders needed to do the job, 200 level courses will come after some time in the field and will be more like learning/tol labs. The revision is in line with several states with county administered CW systems

Themes integrated throughout the Practice Blocks: Cultural Trauma Legal information Assessment tools CWS/CMS ICWA Other foundational material as it applies

Where we will have information but will recommend additional training: Mental and Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Intimate Partner Violence Sexual Abuse Advanced Legal Topics Non Minor Dependent Youth Safety Organized Practice

Foundation Block Current Common Core 2.0 Classes that will be integrated: Framework Values and Ethics Legal Procedures Time, Stress Management, Worker Safety CWS/CMS Multicultural Environment ICWA CWS Documentation MEPA

Engagement Block Current Common Core 2.0 Classes that will be integrated: Interviewing Parts of Family Engagement Parts of Permanency and Placement What’s New: Authority and Courtesy Family Finding 200 Level - Investigative Interviewing

Assessment Block Current Common Core 2.0 Classes that will be integrated: Child and Youth Development CMI-1 CMI-2 Critical Thinking and SDM (2 Day) Evaluation of Skills *CAT county dilemma

Service Planning Block Current Common Core 2.0 Classes that will be integrated: Family Engagement Some CWS Documentation Some Permanency and Placement Some Educational Rights Some Health Care What’s New: Facilitating Safety Networks

Monitoring and Adapting Block Current Common Core 2.0 Classes that will be integrated: Some Family Engagement Some Permanency and Placement Some CWS Documentation What’s New: Team Based Case Planning Managing Change

Transition Block Current Common Core 2.0 Classes that will be integrated: Some Permanency and Placement What’s New: After 18 Transitions in Teams

TimeLine – Assessment Pilot CalSWEC Development November 2013 to October 2014 CalSWEC develops one block of the proposed content, (100 level, 200 level, and field) Vetting November 2014 to February 2015 Vet and revise new curriculum materials Build capacity for field-based and distance learning Piloting March 2015 to July 2015 Pilot and revise new materials Implement Assessment Block.

Timeline for rest of Core 3.0 Development November 2013 to June 2016 CalSWEC and regions develop additional content blocks (100 level, 200 level, and field) Vetting July 2016 to October 2016 Vet and revise curriculum materials Piloting November 2016 to March 2017 Pilot and revise curriculum materials Implement other blocks Handout Common Core 3.0 Content Development Plan: shows more details of each block and RTA taking lead on curriculum development. Foundations Block is a collaboration of curriculum development between the RTAs.

Standardization These modules will be standardized in order to do evaluation Standardized Content and Delivery Level Critical Thinking and Assessment (Assessment Block) Safety and Risk Assessment (Assessment Block) Behavioral Objectives (Service Planning Block)

Standardized to Content Level Introduction to CWS/CMS (Foundation Block) CMI - Skills Lab (Assessment Block) Case and Concurrent Planning in Teams (Service Planning Block) Managing the Plan (Monitoring/Adapting Block) Placement Safety, Stability and Well-Being (Monitoring/Adapting Block) Transition Practice (Transition Block)

Next Steps Regional Meetings County Meetings Trainer Forums Field Based Training Development, vetting and piloting of curriculum Landscape Survey For more information visit: http://calswec.berkeley.edu/common-core-30 What we are already aware of: This will significantly change how CORE is delivered There will be a need for gradual case carrying E-learning delivery: as a modality, allocation of time for worker to complete, space to complete, in classroom option E-Learning access: to cloud, real time updated curriculum, different LMS systems in counties Tracking progress and completion Regional Meetings: BARCC, BAMM, TAB, The Collaborative, CAST, RAP TS to have ongoing discussions with counties to work on transition, capacity building, support. Trainer Forums will be held to keep trainers informed of the revision process and impact on the training room as well as for expertise on content development. A field based training guide is being developed by CalSWEC Landscape survey will have 2 parts (on-line survey and focus groups) to gather comprehensive information from counties about technology processes and systems: To gain a better understanding of how technology infrastructures work in counties and regions, To anticipate technical barriers and problems, and To address technical barriers sufficiently before and as they arise.

Field Based Training Subcommittee contact Joanne Pritchard: jpritchard@berkeley.edu Technical Team contact Sevaughn Banks sevaughn@berkeley.edu Field Based Training subcommittee: CalSWEC is looking for partners to joining them in preparing for the CC3.0 field work. Members of the subcommittee will work with CalSWEC to identify possible barriers, how those barriers would be best addressed and how we can work together to build capacity throughout all of the regions to support implementation. TLC & TT The Technology and Learning Committee (TLC) has been a functional team for some time – the group has a larger and wider scope related to Technology, not just CC3.0, but to include things like: Technology webinar series Technology Barriers and/or Technology enhancements Distance Education Tablets & tablet innovation Webinars MISSION: Develop and deliver education materials and training that are responsive to its partners and that use various modalities of technology to deliver high quality education statewide Creation of the Technical Team (TT) A group of technical staff from the regional training academies and counties, with emphasis on individuals familiar with distance education, learning management systems or content management systems and county delivered, electronic educational programs. This consultative group will provide guidance to the state about potential technical barriers to the proposed new educational delivery system Currently both groups are meeting on the same day but have designated time slots. The TLC meets one hour before the TT. It appears that similar people belong to both groups.

CA Child Welfare Core Practice Model Is being informed by Katie A CORE Practice Model, CAPP and SOP 58 counties are participating in the development There have been 2 statewide convening's and work groups continue to meet focused on the Development of Theoretical Framework, Communication, and Design

Towards a Statewide Practice Model Beginning in 2012 the CWDA Children’s Committee has been working to develop a statewide practice model Goal: To define California’s Child Welfare Services as a profession grounded in theory, with a set of core values, common elements and identified behaviors

Stakeholder Engagement Statewide and County-level initiatives have been informed by broad stakeholder engagement Youth, Parents, Caregivers, Tribes, Communities Results of that engagement have informed the work of the statewide Practice Model development Further engagement in inviting partners to participate in workshops Additional engagement will be an essential goal of next steps in the evolution of the Practice Model

Guiding Vision California’s 58 counties embrace one practice model that guides their individual Child Welfare Services programs by integrating successful practices into a framework that supports the achievement of safety, permanency and well-being for children and their families in the Child Welfare Services system.

Practice Model Elements Theoretical framework Values and principles Casework components Practice elements Practice behaviors Theoretical Framework: Emphasizes the logical connection between the practice model and desired outcome. Summarizes the conceptual approach for the practice model Uses evidence to explains how the approach will address specific needs Values and Principles: Work together to reflect the theoretical framework Form the path from theory to practice Are different but work together Values are an expression of an ideal or optimal state of being Principles provide an idea of what the value would look like in practice Casework Components: Describe key casework function that the practice model will address Helps link the model to specific case work such as: Engagement, Assessment, Services Planning, Monitoring and Adapting and Transition (Common CORE 3.0 blocks) Practice Elements: Define how the model proposes to embody its values and enact its theoretical basis at the practice level Link the model’s values and principles to he core aspects of practice Practice Behaviors: Provide direction to practitioners about how they will practice sw using the practice model Are specific enough to be observable and recognizable to all parties Provide a foundation for common understanding of the expected practice for coordinated support Provide a basis for evaluation of model fidelity and outcomes. Consensus was achieved at the March 2014 workshop on Theoretical Framework, Values and Principles and Practice elements with a few suggested tweaks being worked on with the subcommittees Work began in March to develop a proposal of Practice Behaviors based on Katie A, CAPP and SOP

PRACTICE BEHAVIORS There are currently 16 draft practice behaviors Practice behaviors fall into FIVE practice elements: Teaming Engagement Inquiry and Exploration Advocacy Accountability Workforce Development and Support

Next Steps A guide is for the engagement of stakeholders to give input to practice behaviors This will be started at the regional children’s meetings [BARCC] Regions will determine how they are going to engage their partners Information will go to CalSWEC for compiling then back to the Design Team for review.

For more information visit: http://calswec.berkeley.edu/california-child-welfare-core-practice-model Hand out: Practice Model Overview Practice Model FAQ

Katie A: Pathways to Well-being

Regional Learning Collaborative Update Next LC: September 22nd Statewide LC Convening: August 21st in Sacramento All counties are invited to attend the next Bay Area LC. Each county can send a CW rep and MH rep. Must be willing to make on-gong commitment to attending. Integration of counties will include a webinar to bring counties up to speed on work done so far and roles and expectations for participation. Statewide convening all counties are invited.

Focus of next LC TEAMING MEETINGS BAA is in the process of researching the variety of teaming meetings and assessing where there is overlap and how to consolidate meetings to achieve outcomes for children, youth and families.

Sharing Resources Toolkit Listserv/Forum Other recommendations for promoting more sharing? Suggestions for streamlining communication

Focus of Statewide Convening Statewide sharing of what is working, what are the challenges. Areas of focus are teaming, resources, engagement of youth and families, collaboration and training. WHEN : August 21, 2014 / Sacramento The responses we received regarding priority topics from learning collaborative members, training partners, and the state covered much ground.

Continuous Quality Improvement

What is CQI? CQI is the complete process of identifying, describing and analyzing strengths and problems and then testing, implementing, learning from and revising solutions. It relies on an organizational culture that is proactive and supports continuous learning. CQI is firmly grounded in the overall mission, vision and values of the agency. Perhaps most importantly, it is dependent on the active inclusion and participation of staff at all levels of the agency, children, youth, families and stakeholders throughout the process. Information Memorandum: Continuous Quality Improvement in Title IV-B and IV-E Programs, ACYF-CB-12-07, 8/27/12: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cb/im1207.pdf

Five Components of CQI CQI Foundational Administrative Structure Quality Data Collection Case Record Review Data and Process Analysis and Dissemination of Quality Data Feedback to Stakeholders and Decision Makers and Adjustment to Programs and Processes Information Memorandum: Continuous Quality Improvement in Title IV-B and IV-E Programs, ACYF-CB-12-07, 8/27/12: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cb/im1207.pdf

What’s happening now? 1st shared Learning Collaborative on Developing a Comprehensive CQI System was held in SF on May 29 and 30, 2014. Sponsored by Casey Family Programs. Participating Teams - San Francisco, Alameda, Fresno, Sacramento, San Diego and CDSS. Alameda – in beginning planning stages. Working to utilize Implementation Science as they plan. San Francisco –Develop a shared vision to create a Learning Organization, integrate CQI into the Core Practice Model using SOP without reinventing the wheel.

What are the implications for training? Trainings will likely be needed in the following areas: Increasing staff knowledge about data and analysis at all levels of the organization Supervisor training for daily utilization of data in order to support goals Data retrieval, analysis and application Using and integrating quantitative and qualitative data in order to get the most information How to prepare and present data

BAA Next Steps Continue participating in Shared Learning Collaborative Continue to support Alameda and SF with implementation planning including: Preparing workforce for implementation Messaging and communication planning Strengthening “learning organization” culture Creating an infrastructure that supports data review and the use of data at every meeting

Title IV-E Waiver

Interested Bay Area Counties: Alameda San Francisco Santa Clara Santa Cruz Sonoma

Identified Strategies Child Welfare has agreed on Safety Organized Practice as a strategy to keep children safely at home. Probation has identified Wrap Around as a prevention to entering the system

Safety Organized Practice What are the essential elements of SOP that must be included? What elements should be studied/evaluated? Is there a staging of implementation needed?

Title IV-E California Well Being Project Timeline Title IV-E California Well Being Project Projected Timeline Assigned To Activity Due Date May 2014   Oct 2014 County Letter of Intent 5/30/2014 CDSS/County Implementation Commences 10/1/2014 June 2014 Jan 2015 CDSS Agreed Terms and Conditions with Federal ACF 6/30/2014 Quarterly Fiscal Workbook to CDSS 1/30/2015 Issue County Plan instructions April 2015 July 2014 Semi-Annual Progress Report 4/1/2015 Executed Terms and Conditions with Federal ACF 7/31/2014 Semi-Annual Progress Report to ACF 4/30/2015 Final County Plan Due to CDSS August 2014 July 2015 MOU to Counties for Approval 8/1/2014 7/31/2015 Release of Evaluation Request for Proposal County Plan approval by CDSS 8/15/2014 Sept 2015 Annual Convening in Sacramento 9/16/2015 Sept 2014 Initial Design and Implementation Plan 9/2/2014 Oct 2015 County Fiscal Letter - Claiming instructions 10/1/2015 County Fiscal Letter - Allocations 10/30/2015 Fiscal Training for County Staff 9/12/2014 10/31/2015 Executed MOU by County Board of Supervisors 9/15/2014 Execute CDSS Director's Waiver (as needed) Insert Timeline

Next Steps for RTA Coaching resource development Working with counties in implementation Readiness assessments Training and coaching support