Safety planning

What is a safety plan?

• A document outlining emergency procedures.

• A legal agreement between child protection workers and families.

• A strategy to ensure the safety of children

• A plan to address immediate dangers affecting children.

Who develops the safety plan?

• 1. The caseworker

• The agency

• Law enforcement

• The family

When should a worker complete the Safety plan?

• Within 72 hours

• During the first visit

• 1. Within the next 30 days

• Within 48 hours

DHS requires agencies to use the signs of safety format when safety planning

• True

• False

1. Who will be involved during the safety planning?

• Child

• Family members or caregivers

• Faith based contacts

• Anyone with the capacity to protect the child

The purpose of a safety plan is for a CPW to bring a premade plan out to the family and to tell them what to do to keep the child or children safe.

• True

• False

1. What are some ways to gather information that should be included in the development of a safety plan in consultation with the family?

• Solicit input from the child or youth

• Collaborate with community partners

• 1. Review case history 

• Review prior safety plans