Course Overview
This full-day training offers a comprehensive exploration of the Linkages approach and the collaborative efforts between Child Welfare and CalWORKs to support vulnerable families. Participants will delve into the essential components of Linkages, including eligibility criteria, referral processes and family-centered case management. The training emphasizes coordinated case planning as a transformative strategy to reduce child maltreatment related to poverty and enhance service delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Through interactive discussions, case vignettes and reflective exercises, participants will examine historical barriers to collaboration and explore actionable strategies to foster effective partnerships. The course highlights the importance of empathy, trust and mutual respect in engaging families and professionals, and provides tools to navigate overlapping mandates and streamline services.
Who should attend?
This training is designed for Child Welfare and CalWORKs staff, including case managers, social workers, supervisors and leadership.
What will I learn in this training?
After attending this training, participants will be able to:
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Describe the purpose and benefits of the Linkages approach and its role in preventing child maltreatment through coordinated support
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Identify key legislation and intersection points between CalWORKs and Child Welfare to enhance service coordination
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Recognize relevant legislation that supports collaborative work between Child Welfare and CalWORKs
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Apply effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration strategies to improve case management and service provision
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Develop actionable plans to overcome barriers to collaboration and implement effective, family-centered case management practices
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Recognize the importance of collaboration and partnership in serving mutual families and demonstrate a willingness to engage in cooperative efforts
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Demonstrate empathy, trust and mutual respect in engaging families and professionals through coordinated case planning