Child-Centered Practices for the Courtroom and Community: A Guide to Working Effectively with Young Children and Their Families in the Child Welfare System

by Katz, Lynne F.; Lederman, Cindy S.; Osofsky, Joy D.; Maze, Candice (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781598570731
• ISBN10: 1598570730
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-31
• Publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co

Summary

This guidebook has the practical, real-world answers professionals need as they navigate the complex child welfare system, work with the courts, and plan interventions and treatment so that they can provide the best possible services and supports to the most vulnerable young children and families. Developed by a psychologist, a judge, and an expert on early intervention and education, this accessible practitioner¿s guide introduces early childhood professionals to the coordinated, evidence-based practices used successfully in Miami¿s juvenile court and child welfare community. As they follow a gripping case study of one young mother and her children, readers will see in vivid detail why effective, integrated services are needed to improve child and family outcomes. Then, with practical tips and guidance from the perspective of the court, the clinician, and the early intervention expert, readers will discover how to plan and implement a coordinated system of care; choose and implement an evidence-based parenting program; improve children¿s early access to quality care and education programs; and more. With practical tools and evidence-based strategies, professionals will ensure coordinated, high-quality services that improve the child welfare system and have long-lasting positive effects on young children and families.

Author Biography

Lynne F. Katz, Ed.D., is a Research Assistant Professor in the University of Miami Department of Psychology with a Secondary Appointment in Pediatrics. Judge Cindy S. Lederman is a Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade, where she has presided over the Miami-Dade Juvenile Court for 10 years. Joy D. Osofsky, Ph.D., is Barbara Lemann Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans.

Table of Contents

About the Authors	p. vii
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
Profile of Infants, Toddlers, and Parents Involved in the Child Welfare System	p. 1
Use of Evidence-Based Parenting Programs for Parents of At-Risk Young Children	p. 17
Healing the Infant-Parent Relationship	p. 37
Supporting the Development of Very Young Children	p. 53
Early Care and Education Settings that Support Child Development	p. 63
Developing a Coordinated System of Care	p. 73
Demystifying the Court Process: How to Be an Effective Advocate in Juvenile and Family Court	p. 91
Understanding and Preventing Vicarious Traumatization and Compassion Fatigue	p. 99
Conclusion	p. 107
Appendixes
Questions Every Judge and Lawyer Should Ask About Infants and Toddlers in the Child Welfare System	p. 113
Sample Court Reports	p. 123
Dependency Parenting Provider Initiative Court Reports: Completion and Submission Guidelines	p. 124
Initial Report	p. 127
Status Report	p. 132
Final Report	p. 137
Notice of Termination of Services	p. 143
Early Head Start Sample Court Report	p. 148
Infant Mental Health Therapist Report	p. 151
Sample Memorandum of Understanding for Cross-Agency (Child Welfare/University) Collaboration	p. 161
Sample Court Orders	p. 165
Miami Juvenile Court Order for Early Intervention Services Evaluation Through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)	p. 166
Miami Juvenile Court Order of Referral to Healthy Start	p. 168
Sample Protocol for Identifying an Accredited Early Care and Education Program Placement for Children Involved with the Dependency Court	p. 171
Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) for Early Intervention Services and Evaluation Report (Florida)	p. 173
Infant Mental Health-Related Documents and Tools Sample Referral Eligibility Checklist	p. 186
Early Childhood Relationship Observation Coding Scales (EC-ROCS)	p. 188
Examples of Developmentally Appropriate Toys	p. 193
Sample Child-Caregiver Relationship Assessment	p. 195
Index	p. 197
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