Many CBC staff and foster parents participating in the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) expressed a common need. They wanted a framework for licensing, case management, and support of foster families that was consistent with a true partnership approach. In the spring of 2011, a statewide workgroup of foster parents, community based care (CBC) and DCF staff was convened to examine practice needs, develop instruments, and compile recommendations for options for implementation of the Partnership Plan (Bilateral Agreement).
The Partnership Plan (Bilateral Agreement) and accompanying assessment instruments, provided below for download, are the resulting work products.
Partnership Plan Training Modules
Gain further understanding on the partnership plan's core principles and values. Each module has a post-test available for in-service and relicensing hours.
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Case Manager Review of Foster Parent
The purpose of this review is to obtain feedback on how the Foster Parent has fulfilled the Partnership Plan. (Dated June, 2011)
Investigator Review of Foster Parent
The purpose of this review is to obtain feedback on how the Foster Parent has fulfilled the Partnership Plan. (Dated June, 2011)
Foster Parent Review of Case Manager
The purpose of this review is to obtain feedback on how the Case Worker/Care Manager has fulfilled the Partnership Plan. (Dated June, 2011)
Foster Parent Review of Investigator
The purpose of this review is to obtain feedback on how the Investigator/transportation worker has fulfilled the Partnership Plan. (Dated June, 2011)
Exit Interview About Foster Parents
The purpose of this exit interview is to obtain feedback from the child on how the foster parent has fulfilled the Partnership Plan. (Dated June, 2011)
DCF Memo: Partnership Plan (formerly Bilateral Agreement)
(Dated December 23, 2010)
DCF Memo: Partnership Plan Implementation
(Dated June, 2011)
Florida's Just in Time Training is a web based service program designed to connect foster parents, kinship or other caregivers with training, peer experts and other resources. Questions are answered and practical solutions to care for children are discussed - all from the comfort of your home or office.