Reports Foster Care: Recognizing, Responding, Reducing the Risk

Register for Reports Foster Care: Recognizing, Responding, Reducing the Risk - 11/05/2025 This essential workshop is designed to help resource families build awareness, confidence, and proactive skills around navigating and preventing reports or concerns made against their foster home. Participants will be guided through important topics including:

• Finding the Facts: Learn how to locate and understand the laws, regulations, and policies that guide child welfare investigations.
• Clarifying the Language: Explore key definitions and commonly used terms in Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) policies.
• Understanding Reports (Allegations): Gain a clear understanding of Institutional Abuse (IA) and Standards Complaints (SC) —what they are, why they happen, and where they typically come from.
• The Investigation Process: Walk through what to expect during an IA or SC investigation from beginning to end.
• Prevention Strategies: Discover practical tips and everyday actions families can take to minimize the risk of a report.

Through open discussion and supportive guidance, this session will empower foster and kinship caregivers to better understand their responsibilities, navigate complex systems, and feel more confident in protecting both the children in their care and the stability of their home. RSVP here:  Reports Foster Care: Recognizing, Responding, Reducing the Risk