Help social workers by filling out the survey.
Social workers representing all major areas – DI, FMNR, Adoptions, ISW and ER – have been working steadily to articulate ways to improve the Los Angeles County child welfare system from our perspective on the line. The workgroup, meeting after hours and on the weekends, has identified several areas that should be enhanced in order to better serve children, families and social workers in DCFS. One area is training – from the Academy and training units to ongoing support and professional supervision. Other areas include forensic and medical availability, skills building – particularly documenting and interviewing, and encouraging back-end placements before working in ER.
Our goal is to present a comprehensive plan to department management and the five LA County Supervisors for real change – for the better – in the way we do social work in LA.
Please take a moment to fill our survey.
Collectively we’ve spent about 100 years on the line, but we want to hear personal stories from all 17 DCFS offices.
Your input is vital.
David Green, Adoptions and SEIU 721 Executive Board member
Tony Bravo, FMNR and SEIU 721 Executive Board member
Lorraine Cavuoti, DI
Joan Marks, ER
Rachel Ruiz, ER
Marissa Ruiz, ISW