Under this model, whenever possible, children and families will receive needed services close to their home. This will help to reduce separation anxiety and other trauma related to protective interventions. Moreover, it will permit greater accessibility for visitation between family members, and participation in community events. This can strengthen the bond between parents and children, and help with family reunification. Social work values adhere to a mechanism of protection and prevention for victims of child maltreatment.
Social work utilizes active means with clearly defined goals and objectives.
Programs are designed to target and impact upon problematic issues in the hope of promulgating positive change. During the 72 hour conference, the CES facilitates the development of a service plan, with stated goals and action steps designed toward reaching those goals. Moreover, the CES Protocol specifies that all parties will be treated with respect and dignity. The Child Evaluation Specialist is a unique position at ACS, in that it fully integrates social work values into child welfare practice. In addition to regularly assigned duties, I have been privileged to work on several special projects which will greatly benefit the CES program.