The Foundation Block consists of content focusing on the cornerstone of child welfare practice. This includes:
- Values and Ethics in Child Welfare Practice
- Legal Procedures and Responsibilities
- Teaming, Collaboration, and Transparency
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Fairness and Equity
- ICWA
- CWS/CMS
- Child Development
- Key Issues in Child Welfare: Substance Use Disorders, Intimate Partner Violence, Behavioral Health
There are 11 eLearning modules, 9 skills-based classroom modules, and 2 field activities, plus a 200-level knowledge and skills reinforcement classroom lab and 2 eLearnings in this block.
- Online Learning Published files
- Classroom Skill Building
- Field Advisor Training and Field Activities
Trauma-informed Practice and Key Issues in Child Welfare Practice Knowledge and Skill Reinforcement lab