Category Archives: CA&N Resources

Michigan College Support Guide for Foster Care Alumni

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This guide is for by anyone who is interested in learning more about programming and scholarship support resources on Michigan’s higher education campuses. This includes, but is not limited to:

●   Youth and alumni of foster care

●   DHS case managers and education planners

●   Local College Access Network coordinators

●   Foster parents and caregivers

●   High school counselors and college advisors

Includes: Ferris State, Michigan State, University of Michigan and Western Michigan University. http://www.detroitcollegepromise.com/fostercare.pdf

Realistic Job Previews (RJPs)

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Links to RJP videos from different States (including Michigan). Supplemental materials to describe and enhance the information in the videos include: A one page summary explaining the development, use, and effectiveness of RJP videos on the recruitment, selection, and retention of child welfare workers and a resource list of projects, tools, and training on recruitment, screening, and selection of child welfare workers. RJPs are designed to present a balanced view of both the rewards and demands of child welfare positions in order to align the goals and expectations of applicants with the requirements of child welfare work. The goal of an RJP is to improve the fit between the applicant and the job, increasing job satisfaction and reducing the number of new staff who quit because their job roles and demands were not what they had envisioned. Link to Videos Page

New Policy Brief: Court-Based Child Welfare Reforms: Improved Child/Family Outcomes and Potential Cost Savings

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This policy brief describes court-based child welfare reforms that resulted in improved outcomes for children and families, and potential state/local agency cost savings. The reforms fall into several categories. Some focus on improving family engagement, access to services, and judicial decision-making. Others improve outcomes by operating as a quality-control mechanism for the child welfare system. All successful reforms share common traits: strong judicial leadership and vision about how the child welfare system should serve families, dedicated professionals, and cross-system collaboration. Includes a piece on an Expedited Reunification Docket in Wayne County MI. Link to Downloadable Policy Brief

Human Trafficking Awareness

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The Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign is now offering online training about how to spot the signs of and report suspected human trafficking. The training is aimed at the general public, the Federal workforce, first responders, and airline employees and focuses on:

Defining human trafficking

Differentiating between human trafficking and human smuggling

Recognizing populations vulnerable to human trafficking

Recognizing indicators of human trafficking

A glossary and additional resources also are provided. View video of the Human Trafficking Awareness Training on the Department of Homeland Security’s website:

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/training/dhs_awareness_training_fy12/launchPage.htm

See Also: http://www.dhs.gov/human-trafficking-awareness-training

Preparing Children for Court

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Participating in court proceedings may be particularly stressful for children. The Office of Court Improvement, a division of the Office of the State Courts Administrator within the Supreme Court of Florida, released an activity book specifically for children attending dependency hearings. What’s Happening In Dependency Court? aims to familiarize children with the judicial system by providing information related to the court process, legal terms, and the role of court personnel. Information is divided into easy-to-read topical areas, including the following:

Coloring activities and crossword puzzles help children develop proper expectations, understand the importance of the rules and how to behave in court. Not specific to Florida.

What’s Happening In Dependency Court? is available on the Florida State Courts website:

http://flcourts.org/gen_public/family/bin/dependbook.pdf