In Module 4, course content is focused on supervising for safety and permanency through the use of critical thinking skills.? In this course, supervisors should demonstrate an understanding of critical thinking and its relationship to outcomes of safety, permanence, and well-being. They should be able to discuss how the parallel process applies to the use of critical thinking in an agency and how the use of critical thinking supports Louisiana DCFS� PIP.? Supervisors will also be able to discuss the Child Welfare Assessment and Decision Making Model and how they plan to promote a �culture of safety? within their unit.? They will be able to use their critical thinking skills during case staffing with their workers and when reviewing case documentation to ensure staff assess safety on an ongoing basis and staff make case decisions by integrating data from their observations, collaterals, case records, and other sources.? Supervisors will be able to recognize the common problem areas with CWADM implementation and develop a plan to improve in this area.? Supervisors will be able to discuss how permanency relates to all CW programs (Prevention, Preservation and Permanency for FC) and the importance of timely permanency for all children being provided services through DCFS.? They will be able to describe evidence-based approaches associated with timely and lasting permanency (relative placement, frequent visitation, siblings placed together and children placed in or close to parish of removal).? ?

Target Participants: All? new DCFS Child Welfare Supervisors