The dcs specialist and dcs supervisor have concluded one or more family members has a behavioral change goal that can be achieved by improving in one or more npp constructs, and there are no available and accessible community programs that would provide the family an equivalent service. Npp includes a flexible sequence of lessons that are tailored to meet each family's needs Katherine will explain how dcs integrates these two programs in dependency cases.
This program encourages positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors and empowers families through structure, laughter, and play. The dcs specialist will determine if the family is eligible for the service, and if so, will make a referral for the service. The dcs specialist shall complete and submit a new nurturing parenting program service request through the dcs child welfare case management system, following the procedures for an initial service request.
Once rise receives the referral, a family connections consultant (fcc) works with the family to provide community resources and parent education services to help parents safely care for their children. If a family is working with the department of child safety they should inform their dcs specialist that their family could benefit from the nurturing parenting program
