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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Amador County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Public Health Committee Quality and Effectiveness of Communications
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Page 135
There are assumptions and misconceptions about the legal standing of extended family members.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 135
The County should develop a handout specifically for extended family members explaining the CPS process and their role in it. (Finding 1, 2)
F2
Page 135
Each situation can be emotional for all family members, both core and extended.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 135
Core family members have the responsibility throughout the process to read the handouts provided by caseworkers regarding Detention Court and to ask questions if something is not clear.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 135
If extended family members are present at the Detention Hearing, forms JV050 and JV055 should be provided to them by caseworkers. (Finding 3)
F4
Page 135
Steps in the process of Child Welfare Services can be difficult to understand. While complex in nature, the process is intended to protect the child and support the core family.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 135
The County is interested in the core family’s progress toward eliminating the problems that led to the County’s intervention.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 135
CPS caseworkers, attorneys and the Court are all motivated toward reunification of core families.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 135
CPS has put together procedures to formally address complaints regarding the care of the child by the foster family.
No recommendations for this finding