Attachment A: Identification of Best Practices
Identification of Best Practices
The Career Foster Parent program has been adapted in the Areas and counties to fit the practices and resources of that part of the state. Effective practices developed by staff include:
- Use of the Career trainer/consultant as an on-going member of the review team;
- Conduct review team meetings on a monthly basis (or as often as needed) for support and problem-solving with the Career Parent and child;
- Assign specialized staff who work only with BFC/Career homes and children;
- Make BFC/Career training available to biological parents, relatives and traditional foster parents who desire to enhance their skills;
- Create BFC/Career support groups for the parents; and
- Consistently involve the child and /or youth, as age appropriate, in all planning.