Caseworkers should use plain language when speaking with families, caseworkers should use statements that focus on specific observable behaviors of the family. Also there is a focus on a skillful use of caseworker authority ("Signs of Safety"). Signs of Safety offers assessment tools for caseworker engagement, parent engagement, and child engagement. These tools are overall used to plan for the safety of the children. Research suggests that caseworker use of the Signs of safety framework has several benefits to the families and children. Children are empowered as they are able to express themselves using words and by the use of age appropriate assessment tools. Families are empowered because they are able to understand what is going on with their case and they are able to work collaboratively with the agency to address safety concerns. Caseworkers are also empowered because they are able to build meaningful relationships with families as they are on a journey to strengthen their families ("Signs of Safety"). Family teaming and signs of safety are proven useful techniques in child welfare case practice and the results of these interventions are still currently being
Caseworkers should use plain language when speaking with families, caseworkers should use statements that focus on specific observable behaviors of the family. Also there is a focus on a skillful use of caseworker authority ("Signs of Safety"). Signs of Safety offers assessment tools for caseworker engagement, parent engagement, and child engagement. These tools are overall used to plan for the safety of the children. Research suggests that caseworker use of the Signs of safety framework has several benefits to the families and children. Children are empowered as they are able to express themselves using words and by the use of age appropriate assessment tools. Families are empowered because they are able to understand what is going on with their case and they are able to work collaboratively with the agency to address safety concerns. Caseworkers are also empowered because they are able to build meaningful relationships with families as they are on a journey to strengthen their families ("Signs of Safety"). Family teaming and signs of safety are proven useful techniques in child welfare case practice and the results of these interventions are still currently being