items viewed of item Accessible text Keyboard shortcuts Zoom to fit active Alt Check to include Clear and return to menu Close Closed captions. Toggle captions Continue Continue Ctrl Enable keyboard shortcuts Enter Exit Filter FINISH finish Definition definition Glossary Terms Action Keyboard Shortcuts List keyboard shortcuts Mute / unmute Next slide Play / pause Previous slide Replay slide Shortcut Submit slide Toggle accessible text Toggle closed captions Toggle zoom to fit Menu Please rotate your device Mute NEXT next Next slide Notes Notes Bio More info Captions pause Pause play Play Send an email PREV previous Previous slide Question List Replay replay Resources resources Restart Resume locked search Search Sidebar Toggle slide progress Start Course Start Course visited Search... Search in: Search Results Settings Shift Back to top Slide Text Space SUBMIT ALL submit all SUBMIT submit Submit Unmute volume An official California Department of Social Services document sent to all county child welfare agencies detailing new guidelines/policies they are expected to adhere to in local practices. State department that is responsible for the oversight of programs serving California’s most vulnerable children and adults. A body of stakeholders who collectively work together to provide input on specific policies and procedures to CDSS. Workgroup members may include local and statewide agencies from child welfare, probation, and mental health, resource parents, community service providers, and individuals with lived experience. An assessment that helps guide conversations at CFT meetings. It is a questionnaire aimed at identifying strengths and needs and can help inform the case plan and decisions about placement. A team that includes the child or youth, his or her family, natural and community supports, and professionals. Each California county has a county-run Child Welfare Agency that is charged with the well-being, safety, and permanence of children and youth who reside within their community. These agencies are responsible for investigating abuse and neglect and intervening when the child is not safe in their home. A non-profit advocacy association representing the human services directors from all 58 California counties. A form completed by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Teachable and measurable abilities needed to perform/complete work. Examples include: computer skills, writing ability, project management. A county program that provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system. A draft of a proposed law introduced by a Member of the Legislature. Guidelines, rules, regulations, or laws. Group actions taken by stakeholders to analyze, evaluate, implement, or change policies. The established way of doing something. The ongoing process of learning and practicing skills that will help individuals succeed in a professional/work setting. This is the new term for foster parents. Resource families are approved to provide care for children who are dependents of the Child Welfare System. Resource families can include family members, non-related extended family members (NREFM) or community members who have no connection to the family. This is the new term for foster homes. This is a place of residence of a resource family where the foster child resides. People skills, social skills, and communication skills that compliment hard skills. Examples include: positive attitude, the ability to work with others, leadership. A person with an interest or concern. Written and/or verbal feedback given to improve local and statewide policies and programs and the professionals that serve them. A conference for young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are in transition from state custody or foster care environments and the professionals that serve them. County Youth Ambassadors, County Social Workers and/or Supervisors, the YEP Director and YEP Project Associate make up the YEP Team. A partnership and collaboration between the Child & Family Policy Institute of California, California Department of Social Services, county child welfare agencies, and former or current foster youth to build a capacity for youth engagement efforts in local and statewide child welfare systems.