Introduction to SDM (Virtual Training)

Structured Decision Making (SDM) is a case management system designed to help child welfare workers assess risk and safety concerns in families and inform decisions regarding the appropriate level of service and intervention throughout the life of a case. This training will help participants gain an understanding of performing assessments utilizing the web-based SDM system.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

Utilize the priority response tool for hotline and screening
Conduct safety and risk assessments during investigation
Complete the needs and strengths assessment
Utilize the reassessment; reunification; risk reassessment; and safety assessment tools for family reunification and maintenance cases

CEUs

0.6

Section Number

243SSA443

Instruction Method

Online class

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Section Schedule

Wed., Mar 26th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fees

Instructors

Baljit Hundal

Baljit Hundal, M.S.W., has built a thirty-year career in the Health and Human Services arena and has worked in the private and public sectors throughout California and New York City. Hundal has held several significant leadership roles over her career, with her most recent role as the child welfare director and local mental health director for a small county in California. She has taken the lead to implement several initiatives and reforms over the past 10 years, which include extended foster care (Merced County), Katie A. (Merced County), Continuum of Care (AB 403-Mariposa County) and CalAIM implementation (Mariposa County). In addition, Hundal has been the lead for mass care, shelter and recovery work, helping to stand up local assistance centers after significant loss and damage from wildfires. An instructor for California’s child welfare regional training academies, she provides training in Core for Social Workers, Supervisor Core and specialized topics for social workers, supervisors and senior leaders.