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Guidance Article on Effective Home Visitation between Caseworker and Child

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Category: Visits/Engagement
Published on Monday, 25 June 2012 16:00
Written by CPS Policy
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A home visit with a child is face-to-face contact within their residence and provides an opportunity to assess the family.  A successful home visit incorporates effective communication based on the child’s age and developmental level.  In addition it aides in the relationship building between the child and the caseworker.  A home visit should include the ongoing assessment of:

  • Safety
  • Risk
  • Services
  • Child vulnerability (social, emotional, behavioral, physical development)
  • Family dynamics