Foster Parent Advisory Council Meeting #1 by Dana Borrelli https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo Trend analysis from pre-survey en-us 2021-02-22 17:22:01 UTC 2021-02-26 01:40:07 UTC hello@padlet.com I wish it could be those cases where we feel like a team. Sometimes it feels like we are not always working on the common goal. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243751531

I wonder if we can operationalize successful and effective communication 

i wonder if we can "bottle" the understanding of the internals of the system to educate families on how to advocate for themselves

I wonder if we can use Be An anchor campaign as a better PR effort



]]> 2021-02-26 00:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243751531 Staff communication can impact the provider experience - we need to be very aware of that. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243756113 2021-02-26 00:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243756113 I wish there would be more emphasis put on the best interest of the child versus parental rights. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243768496 2021-02-26 00:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243768496 I wish we had a lot more access to information. It's hard to help kids through a crisis without information or without understanding the details of the situations and relationships. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243770140 2021-02-26 00:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243770140 I wish there was a better way for medical records to be kept or updated to avoid miscommunications or lapses in treatment that put children at risk. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243770264 2021-02-26 00:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243770264 I wish resource families had more options for influencing decisions or appealing decisions about children's school placement. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243774171 Example: Child's home school is not located near family nor the resource family.]]> 2021-02-26 00:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243774171 Roadmap dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243774728 A roadmap to navigate the system would help for new and existing families.  understanding all the pieces  (ex 6 month reviews, ARUs, annual permanency hearings...). 

]]> 2021-02-26 00:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243774728 I wish there would be more trauma-informed care training in evaluating child care facilities used by DCYF or agencies. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243775403 2021-02-26 00:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243775403 I wish visitation policies would be revised to reflect the child's best interest. Children shouldn't endure trauma for the sake of visiting a parent. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243776367 2021-02-26 00:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243776367 I wish there was more information about our children before they come to us. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243778028 2021-02-26 00:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243778028 I wish there was a more stringent policy on transitioning after a TPR with regards to parental visitation. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243778316 2021-02-26 00:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243778316 I wish the agencies talked to each other, and that the agencies had smoother communication with DCYF. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243778555 2021-02-26 00:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243778555 I wish there was more clarity on shared parenting rights and what rights/decisions it's acceptable for a resource family to assume. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243780031 Example: Caring for a teen placement who is also a parent.]]> 2021-02-26 00:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243780031 I wish there was more consistency in the communications and response times from SWs in responding to resource families. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243780632 2021-02-26 00:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243780632 I wonder if all the players have the same goals? dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243782133 2021-02-26 00:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243782133 I wonder how much thought is being put into the role of foster families during COVID. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243783894 -vaccine priority, visitation, slow downs in court... is there a way to make]]> 2021-02-26 00:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243783894 target feedback for regulations in certain areas. Describe non negotiables (federal law). https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243787476
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]]> 2021-02-26 01:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243787476 I wonder if being a foster parent comes with the traditional baggage of being 'just a foster parent'- last ones to know anything, things change around, etc. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243788161 2021-02-26 01:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243788161 I wonder if permanency rules are being relaxed due to COVID. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243789955 2021-02-26 01:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243789955 I wish there were more ways to get accolades to the SWs who have earned them so they get the recognition they deserve. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243789960 2021-02-26 01:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243789960 I wonder if there is a way to get more resources to families through secure digital files, folders, etc. so we don't feel so "handicapped" in waiting to hear from SWs for info/answers. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243791169 2021-02-26 01:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243791169 i wish we could find ways to do better in sharing "not great" information, just to inform... just because it's not good news, doesn't mean that silence is better. Silence is worse https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243791955 2021-02-26 01:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243791955 I wonder who is advocating for foster parents. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243792257 2021-02-26 01:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243792257 I wonder who is working to keep foster families safe during COVID. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243792858 2021-02-26 01:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243792858 I wish the Department would follow prudent parenting more consistently https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243792955 2021-02-26 01:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243792955 I wish there was consistency in the direction or support that was offered to different families, re: what they can control/influence in parenting their placements. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243793423 2021-02-26 01:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243793423 I wish resource families had more access to the case plans and the case planning process so they can better help support the plan. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243794498 2021-02-26 01:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243794498 how do we ensure that all communications (standard review process) are simple enough for families to understand. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243794938
ugh, acronyms! 

]]> 2021-02-26 01:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243794938 I like that the stipend has been paid quickly and efficiently. I wonder what the $ is actually supposed to be used for? dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243796742 ex- questioned about how the money is being spent by the case worker. ]]> 2021-02-26 01:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243796742 I wish CASA workers were more involved in the lives of the children the represent so they can make decisions based on the child at present and not based on the trauma response at the time of removal. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243798019 2021-02-26 01:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243798019 i wish our families did not feel so powerless https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243798893 2021-02-26 01:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243798893 I wonder what baby court is? when will i learn about this? dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243799323 Supposed to be notified about the hearings 2 weeks in advance and foster parents are encouraged to attend...but no one told us this.  

]]> 2021-02-26 01:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243799323 I wonder why the special rate tier for sibling groups is no longer being used. It could be an incentive for resource families to keep sibling groups together. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243801428 2021-02-26 01:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243801428 I wonder what the baby court policy for foster parents is? dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243801748 2021-02-26 01:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243801748 I wish that communication was strong, so that policies could be more clear. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243802271 2021-02-26 01:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243802271 I wonder why Rhode Island has the lowest tiered rates of other states and I wish the rate tiers could be reconsidered to be more in line with the actual expenses of supporting kids in care. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243803194 2021-02-26 01:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243803194 I wonder if the assigning of brand new workers to brand new families is the right system. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243804175 2021-02-26 01:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243804175 I wish there was a mentoring process for new and seasoned foster parents. dborrelli1 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243807308 2021-02-26 01:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243807308 I wonder why DCYF support is terminated if adoption is finalized, but not in cases of legal guardianship. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243808526 If cases move from legal guardianship to adoption the support payments shouldn't be terminated. ]]> 2021-02-26 01:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243808526 i wish we did not have 11 ways of doing things 9DCYF and 10 agencies) https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243809995 2021-02-26 01:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243809995 I wish everybody understood that DCYF does in all three areas. How do we serve them better? https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243810620 2021-02-26 01:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243810620 I wish families with similarly aged placements, or placements with similar needs could have sessions where they could connect and share. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243817629 2021-02-26 01:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243817629 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243825027 I wish the judicial system had trauma training for better understanding of impacts]]> 2021-02-26 01:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243825027 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243826476 I wish there was a better system for transition out of home, better connection between foster and bios before and after transition]]> 2021-02-26 01:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243826476 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243827614 More straightforward rules regarding whether vaccinations are required for foster kids]]> 2021-02-26 01:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243827614 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243828629 I wish kids had more of a voice in reunification decisions]]> 2021-02-26 01:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243828629 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243829539 I wish there was more accountability at DCYF, frustrated when ball gets dropped and feeling there is not accountability]]> 2021-02-26 01:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243829539 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243830513 I wish there was more accountability for attorneys, feedback whether or not they are doing a good job]]> 2021-02-26 01:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243830513 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243831488 I wonder if a list can be made with questions to ask attorneys, not just a list of attorneys]]> 2021-02-26 01:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243831488 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243832374 I wish there was better information about the full adoption process]]> 2021-02-26 01:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243832374 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243833020 I wish there was structure or guidelines for communication between foster parents and social workers, what information needs to be given and when in regards to court, reunification, etc]]> 2021-02-26 01:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243833020 https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243834984 I wish foster parents were not on the bottom of the priority list for communication from social workers]]> 2021-02-26 01:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243834984 I wonder how much we could accomplish if we all had access too and were working from the same plans. https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243843652 2021-02-26 01:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dborrelli1/gelpbbvi97l2tbqo/wish/1243843652