Class 4 Agenda for Tonight Housekeeping Items Presentation of material Education Info Health Care Info Cell PhoneInternet Safety Safety Seat Law Safe Sleeping Guest Speakers Break 10 minutesoptionalclass vote ID: 713232
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Resource Family Pre- Approval
Class 4Slide2
Agenda for Tonight
Housekeeping Items
Presentation of material (Education Info, Health Care Info, Cell Phone/Internet Safety, Safety Seat Law, Safe Sleeping)
Guest SpeakersBreak (10 minutes)-optional/class voteVideo (Josh Shipp)EvaluationsCertificate Presentation
Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program
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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
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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 recordsSacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program4Slide5
Continued…
Grade protection
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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 holderMileage reimbursement is available if child continues in school of origin Sacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program
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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 alsoSacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program6Slide7
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
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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 absencesRight to confidentialitySacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program
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Bullying…
Warning signs
Torn or damaged items
Unexplained cuts, bruises, scratchesSeems afraid of going to school or peersLost interest in school Appears sad, moody, depressedTrouble seepingAnxious/low self esteem Prevention/stop
Talk with your childDon’t ignore signsTalk with school staff
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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 healthMust have contact with medical providersEnsure timely treatment and services Additional benefits under Medi-CalMinor consent servicesCalifornia Children's Services (CCS)- serious, long lasting health conditions or disabling conditions
Regional Center Services- children with developmental disabilitiesSacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program
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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.
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What is a CHDP health examination?
The CHDP examination
is a complete
head-to-toe
health evaluation of a child
or youth
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Preventive Health Services for Children
THE CHDP HEALTH ASSESSEMENT:
Health and developmental history
Complete physical examinationOral/dental health assessmentNutritional assessmentBehavioral assessment
Immunizations as appropriate for ageVision screeningHearing screening
Screening tests of anemia, blood lead, TB, urine abnormalities, sexually transmitted diseasesHealth education and anticipatory guidance
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Dental Examination
Medi-Cal
Covers 2
DentalExams
Per Year
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Medical form
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Dental form
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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 pimple-like itchy rash, skin sores
Treatment available with a doctor’s prescription no “over-the-counter” productsSacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program
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Immunizations…
All children in Foster Care are required to have immunizations
See pages 75-76 for details of the necessary immunizations by age
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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 checksProvide 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
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Safety seat laws in CA
Under 8 must be in 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 Cannot leave a child alone under the age of 7 unless someone 12 years or older is presentCannot leave children in conditions that present significant risk to health and safetySacramento County DHHS/CPS/RFA Program
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Safe sleeping….
Proper sleep 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 Do not smoke, drink 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
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This is what it should look like…
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Resources/Support available..
Independent Living Plan (ILP) services for our teens
Referrals for child action
Head Start for pre-school age childrenAOD services for teensBirth and Beyond/FRC’s (support groups/parenting class/computer labs, child development workshops, family nights, a lot more services)Early intervention services for infants/toddlersFoster Youth Liaisons at local school districtsWonder Mentoring Program through Sierra Forever Families (SW must refer)Support groups for relatives through LilliputCASA for children
TDM (Team Decision Making) MeetingsTHESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE RESOURCES/SUPPORTS AVAILABLE..ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE CHILD’S SW AND THE RFA SW
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Welcome our guest speakers…
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Tonight we have…Representative from a local B&B/FRCFormer youth in careLaviennia/RF mentorSlide25
Break Time
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Short Video..
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Please take a moment to complete the evaluation…
Trainers for this class were…..
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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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 Program29