California's Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM) is a unifying framework for child-serving systems across the state. ICPM aligns and integrates initiatives (such as the Continuum of Care Reform, Wraparound, Child and Family Teaming, CANS, and System of Care), building upon the collaborative, interactive practices that agency staff at all levels and partners provide children, youth and families to improve accountability and outcomes.
All trainings for child welfare staff in California are now organized by the following six ICPM practice behaviors, and currently scheduled courses in these categories may be found here:
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) selects certain practice behaviors each fiscal year in which all child welfare social workers (who have completed Core) and supervisors must take 6 hours of continuing training.
Effective July 1, 2025, the fiscal year categories will be: