Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) Training Curriculum and Other Resources
Partnerships for Children in Out of Home Care: Respectful Partnerships, Parent Partnership, and Trauma Sensitive Transitions
National best practice and evidence- based research supports the developing of supportive relationships amongst all child welfare partners as one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes and permanency for children. In recognition thereof, Florida’s legislation has worked to incorporate those principles and values into Florida law.
In 2020, Florida HB 1105 focused on developing respectful relationships amongst system partners, developing parent partnerships between birth parents and caregivers, and developing transition plans to support attachment and the developmental needs of children. This legislation unanimously passed and became effective July 1, 2020 in Florida Statute.
* The resources contained on this page including but not limited videos, toolkits, publications, and practices guides, are intended to serve as tools to guide and educate best practice for stakeholders.
PARENT PARTNERSHIPS
- Law/Policy Resource: Case Planning to Support Family Change - CFOP 170-9 Chapter 5
- Law/Policy Resource: Expectations of Parent Partnerships - F.S.409.1415 (2)(a)1-7, 10-15; 409.1415 (2)(b)16
- Law/Policy Resource: Child Welfare Professional Responsibilities to Parents - F.A.C. 65 C-30.008
- Practice Resource: Comfort Call Best Practice Protocol (2020)
- Practice Resource: Icebreaker Meetings Toolkit (Annie E Casey)
- Practice Resource: “Meet Our Family” Icebreaker Meeting Form (QPI4Kids)
- Publication Resource: Partnering With Birth Parents To Promote Reunification (CWIG, 2019)
- Video Resource: Heartland for Children - Comfort Call Example (HFC, 2019)
RESPECTFUL PARTNERSHIPS
- Law/Policy Resource: Expectations of Respectful Partnerships - F.S. 409.1415 (2)(b)1-6, 9-15
- Law/Policy Resource: Information Sharing with Caregiver - F.S. 409.145 2(d)1-10
- Law/Policy Resource: Partnership Plan (CF-FSP 5226, 2015)
- Practice Resource: Partnership Plan Working Agreement for Children in Out of Home Care (Rev. 2020)