During the Visit with the Child

During the visit with the child, the child’s caseworker asks about and discusses the following:

 •  Child’s safety.

 •  Child’s thoughts and feelings about being back with the family.

 •  Child’s interactions with other children in the home.

 •  Child’s school situation.

 •  Child’s health, growth and development, racial and ethnic identity development.

 •  Services that have been provided.

During the Visit with the Parent

During the visit with the parent, the child’s caseworker asks about and discusses the following:

 •  Parent’s thoughts and feelings about having the child in care returned.

 •  Parent’s thoughts and feelings about caring for children in the home.

 •  Parent’s progress in addressing the issues and expectations in the Family Plan of Service (FPOS).

 •  Parent’s use of family and kinship resources and support systems.

 •  Parent’s difficulties, if any, in completing the requirements of the FPOS and any assistance or services that CPS might provide that could help him or her complete the requirements.

 •  Parent’s desire to make any needed changes in the FPOS.

The caseworker helps the child and parent with adjustment issues as needed. The caseworker observes the interaction of the parent and child.

If the caseworker identifies a danger during the Family Reunification (FRE) stage, the caseworker immediately takes protective action.

If the situation can be addressed immediately, then the caseworker develops a safety plan with the family, after discussing the situation with the supervisor and the attorney representing CPS.

If the situation requires the caseworker to arrange a plan to secure safety for the child, the caseworker contacts the supervisor immediately for guidance.