A Systemic Model of Prevention: Implementing a Collaborative Approach to Child Welfare

Laura Ganci, Research Analyst

Melissa Stanley, Program Specialist

Children's Services Council, Inc.

Approximately 2.0 Continuing Education Units/Contract Hours are provided for this webinar

Florida Certification Board Provider #A-001, Exp. 12/31/2013

Florida Board of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-676, Exp.  Date 3/31/2015

Florida Board of Nursing Provider #50-676, Exp. Date 10/31/2014

Substance abuse, mental health, child welfare professionals and key stakeholders in the child welfare system.

Broward County has implemented an integrative system of care framework to facilitate a Collective Impact (Kania & Kramer, 2011) initiative toward preventing child abuse and neglect. The Children's Services Council of Broward County has partnered with the Broward Sheriff's Office, ChildNet, and numerous provider agencies to support prevention services in our community. These services are tailored to align with the continuum of the family life cycle, from conception to adulthood. Services also fit seamlessly with the new Florida Practice Model, specifically supporting the core practices of planning for child safety and family change. This webinar will describe the unique systemic framework of aligning agency performance measures with community indicators to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Broward County. Suggestions will be provided on how key service providers within the realm of child welfare work together to promote and facilitate prevention services and outcomes. Additionally, the specific prevention programs will be described, including relevant outcomes and educational components integrated throughout these services. The webinar will also focus on how identified gaps in our community continuously inform the services made available.Finally, the use of Results Based Accountability will be explained and how this perspective enables alignment and measurable change.

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ABOUT THE

PRESENTERS: 

Laura Ganci is a Ph.D. candidate in Marriage and Family Therapy, her dissertation research focusing on cultural components of learning specifically with Latinos in the United States. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida with clinical experience concentrated in the areas of family preservation and substance abuse. She currently works as a Research Analyst for the Children's Services Council of Broward County where she monitors and evaluates performance measures for child abuse and neglect prevention programs. She conducts trainings and guest lectures year round regarding topics such as: working with Latino/Hispanic families in mental health, family systems theory and practice, and evidence based practice.

Melissa Stanley is a Program Specialist at the Children's Services Council of Broward County. She has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is state and internationally certified as a Prevention Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She has 15 years of experience serving children and families with a heavy focus on child abuse and neglect. Additionally, she has 3 years of experience as an instructor and director of a Substance Abuse Counselor Program for adults entering the workforce. Ms. Stanley has been a lead resource, advocate, and participant in the development of community collaborations and system building. She also serves as a team member on the local chapter of the child abuse death review team.