Child-Centered Practices for the Courtroom and Community: A Guide to Working Effectively with Young Children and Their Families in the Child Welfare System (Katz, Lederman, Osofsky, with Maze)

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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 Lynne F. Katz, Ed.D., Judge Cindy S. Lederman, & Joy D. Osofsky, Ph.D., with Candice L. Maze, J.D.

"A powerful, practical guide to changing the child welfare system so that it actually works for children." —Elizabeth Bartholet, J.D., Morris Wasserstein Professor of Law, and Faculty Director, Child Advocacy Program, Harvard Law School

How can early childhood professionals provide the best possible services and supports to families in the child welfare system? This guidebook has the practical, real-world answers professionals need as they navigate the complex system, work with the courts, and plan interventions and treatment for 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
advance a more therapeutic approach to child welfare in the courtroom and community
choose and implement an evidence-based parenting program
improve relationships between children and parents by implementing Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
successfully navigate a court appearance, from understanding the thoughts and perspectives of the judge to delivering effective testimony
build trusting, supportive relationships with families
improve children's early access to quality care and education programs
lead reform efforts toward a more child-centered child welfare system
decrease the incidence of burnout and compassion fatigue

Readers will also get sample forms and checklists they can use as models to enhance their everyday work with families and children (see box).

With these 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.

With an appendix of practical sample forms such as

Clinical Interaction Checklist
Sample Court Orders
Court Report Templates
Decision-Making Tree for CPP and Parenting
Sample Relationship-Based Assessment
Individualized Family Support Plan and Evaluation Report
Healthy Start Referral Form
Order for Part C Evaluation
and more

Reversing the Odds: Improving Outcomes for Babies in the Child Welfare System

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Table of Contents

About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Profile of Infants, Toddlers, and Parents Involved in the Child Welfare System

2. Use of Evidence-Based Parenting Programs for Parents of At-Risk Young Children

3. Healing the Infant–Parent Relationship

4. Supporting the Development of Very Young Children

5. Early Care and Education Settings that Support Child Development

6. Developing a Coordinated System of Care

7. Demystifying the Court Process: How to Be an Effective Advocate in Juvenile and Family Court

8. Understanding and Preventing Vicarious Traumatization and Compassion Fatigue

Conclusion

Appendixes

A. Questions Every Judge and Lawyer Should Ask About Infants and Toddlers in the Child Welfare System

B. Sample Court Reports

Dependency Parenting Provider Initiative Court Reports

Completion and Submission Guidelines

Initial Report

Status Report

Final Report

Notice of Termination of Services

Early Head Start Court Report

Infant Mental Health Therapist Report

C. Sample Memorandum of Understanding for Cross-Agency (Child Welfare/University) Collaboration

D. Sample Court Orders

Miami Juvenile Court Order for Early Intervention Services Evaluation Through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Miami Juvenile Court Order of Referral to Healthy Start

E. Sample Protocol for Identifying an Accredited Early Care and Education Program Placement for Children Involved with the Dependency Court

F. Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) for Early Intervention Services and Evaluation Report (Florida)

G. Infant Mental Health-Related Documents and Tools

Sample Referral Eligibility Checklist

Early Childhood Relationship Observation Coding Scales (EC-ROCS)

Examples of Developmentally Appropriate Toys

Sample Child–Caregiver Relationship Assessment

Index