FFPSA

The SafeCare model developers were aware that parents involved in the child welfare system often experienced previous trauma themselves and the trauma continued to impact the parent (e.g., the skills they have, how they interact with others, how they learn, etc). This was considered when selecting the focus of the three modules and the process that training would follow. SafeCare focuses on three key areas often noted as areas of need among child welfare involved families - positive parent child interaction, child health, and home safety. The training techniques utilized by the SafeCare Provider (e.g., frequent assessment, explaining skills and why they are important, modeling the skills with a clear demonstration, having caregivers practice the new skills, and providing specific feedback) are all intended to better support the client. The collaborative provider-parent relationship is important to engage the parent and to allow them some control over their service experience. The parent is not the passive receiver of information but an active participant who determines the order that modules be presented, the daily activities that the PCI skills will be practiced in, and the rooms to safety proof. The assessments are observation based. They are not punitive or intended to judge the caregiver or highlight their weaknesses. Rather, we acknowledge their strengths, and use modeling to demonstrate the skills we want to enhance. The NSTRC is sensitive to the parent's experience of SafeCare and encourage our Providers to obtain feedback from the caregivers (e.g., each module has a Parent Satisfaction Survey). If a parent needs more than SafeCare, it can be combined with other services (therapy, other skills building curriculums, substance abuse treatment, etc).