CW108 Child Welfare I - Vocational, Educational, and Career Support
Children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems may have significant challenges in the school setting. Abuse, neglect, and trauma all impact the child’s ability to concentrate and focus. In addition, if a child moves from one home or setting to another, the child may change schools -in fact, some children change schools several times. Gi
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CW106 Child Welfare I - Supporting Positive Learning and Development
There is a growing body of knowledge in the area of child development that gives us more hope than ever that children, even those who have experienced significant trauma, can be helped to achieve their developmental goals. This body of knowledge emphasizes the important role of consistent and nurturing care.
DD03 Developmental Disability - Communication
The purpose of this module is to learn about communication skills that promote communication as well as the importance of good communication in professionalism.
CW102 Child Welfare I - Family Empowerment
This module on family empowerment is the foundation for the other modules in this series. We’ll start by defining your role as a Direct Support Professional and then move into discussions that should help develop your approach to family empowerment. As you complete this module, you will begin to understand your job and the seriousness of your role
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CW204 Child Welfare II - Family Assessment and Family Centered Practice
This module focuses on assessments that form the foundation of effective practice with children and families. Family-centered assessment focuses on the whole family, values family participation and experience, and respects the family's culture and ethnicity. Family-centered assessment helps families identify their strengths, needs, and available re
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