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

In Module 5, course content will focus on the supervisor's role in using data to guide best practice and holding the unit accountable for performance though the use of respectful accountability. In this course, supervisors should demonstrate an understanding of the importance of a results-oriented culture in child welfare and their role in creating a results-oriented culture. Supervisors will be able to address their worker's concerns and fears about using data. Supervisors will be able to establish group and individual goals and objectives and hold their unit accountable for performance using respectful accountability. Supervisors will be able to provide clear expectations to staff and develop a plan for addressing performance outcomes. Supervisors will be able to demonstrate their understanding of general HR process and basics of documentation as well as general guidelines of FMLA. Target Participants: New DCFS-Child Welfare Supervisors

In Module 6, the content will focus on leading in context, the supervisor's role in working with the environment beyond the unit, and cultural humility, working with and learning from people from different cultures. Supervisors will be able to describe the key role of the supervisor at the intersection of the unit and the external environment. They will be able to describe the importance of the supervisor's leadership role in assessing collaboration in the environment beyond the unit. Supervisors will be able to apply a systems perspective to develop an eco-map of key partners in their unit's environment. Supervisors will be able to apply leadership concepts of shared values and vision, and technical and adaptive change to assess key partnerships in the unit's external environment. Supervisors will be able to describe the importance of the supervisor's leadership role in assessing collaboration in the environment beyond the unit. Supervisors will demonstrate an understanding of the cultural humility perspective and will leverage diversity within their unit and the department. They will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of learning from people they interact with and reserving judgment. Supervisors will demonstrate an understanding of concrete strategies to help promote recognition and valuing of cultural differences at the interpersonal and agency level. There will be a presentation from the university partners and the training academy as well as state office programs of media, home development, and ICPC. Target Participants: New DCFS-Child Welfare Supervisors

The orientation will consist of an overview of the Supervisor Support and Capacity Building Program (SSCBP) with specific attention on how to develop their personal learning and development plan (PLDP). The PLDP is designed specifically for the supervisor and will recommend competency development for continuous learning, growth and development. Participants will look at the difference in performance and developmental goals and will identify areas they would like to grow and develop, using the principles of practice competencies to develop their individual goals. The orientation will provide information about how the program is designed to provide support and capacity building through classroom training, coach/mentor program, CQI mentorship, support group and completion of their PLDP.

This course is designed to provide an overview to staff regarding childcare services, payments and education enrollment and transportation for active DCFS cases. Learning objectives: Childcare Services and Payments across all programs with active DCFS involvement Continuality of Childcare Services Form and Deadline Timely Education Enrollment for all foster children School 1 form Transportation Coordination between DCFS and LDOE

This course is a part of the "Foster Parent Training: An In-Depth Exploration of Advanced Topics. Trainings will provide in-depth discussion of topics relevant for providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, care for children involved with the child welfare system. Learning objectives: Participants will be able to identify the key components of the Circle of Security intervention reviewed in this training. Participants will be able to define attachment and give 3 examples of attachment behaviors observed in children. Participants will be able to identify the difference between safe haven and secure base behaviors and give examples of each. Participants will understand the impact of childhood maltreatment on behaviors discussed in this training.