The Iowa Child Welfare Provider Training Academy is a partnership between the Coalition for Family and Children's Services in Iowa and the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to develop and deliver training and related services to child welfare frontline staff and supervisors throughout the state in order to improve outcomes for Iowa's children.
The Academy aspires to provide accessible, job-relevant, skill-based training using a strength-based and family-centered approach. This new knowledge should positively impact the job performance and organization results of child welfare providers to help keep kids safe.
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Planning is well underway for the
The focus this year is to connect various opportunities for front line workers in the field. Trainings though the
Thanks to all who took the time to complete the July Survey – it helped to receive your input. Also, thanks to the members of Training Academy Committee for your ideas, suggestions and support. For FY2011, we will incorporate some of the basics again, such as attachment issues and de-escalation skills, as well as some new topics such as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
We are also working to increase partnership and awareness with the
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Thanks for your interest and support of the
Sue Tew


