Develop common definitions. Decide whether to identify one set of desired outcomes or various sets. Address the need for funding of the current system capacity and workforce. Those who receive services and local communities should be involved at each step in any planning to change those services. Representatives of the judicial branch, private providers, and other major players in child welfare services should be actively involved.
Prevention is key.
Implement multidisciplinary training and communication. Encourage DHS to flesh out specifics of its action plan. Any changes should be implemented using common sense and provide more flexibility at the local level. Clarify the role of the public and private sectors. Nov. 15 - Improving Child Safety.