Training & Support
Structured Decision-Making
Structured Decision-Making (SDM) training, support and resources are designed for Child and Family Protection Supervisors working to adapt SDM and IPS (integrated practice strategies) into their Service Model. The goal of SDM is to reduce subsequent harm or maltreatment for children and families, and to expediate permanency and safe reunification. SDM Systems follow a Policy and Procedures Manual.
SDM Systems:
- Help child protection workers and supervisors make decisions in several areas of child and family management.
- Use defined decision-making criteria to screen for investigation, determine response priority, identify immediate threatened harm, and estimate the risk of future abuse and neglect.
- Consider the needs and strengths of children and families in developing and monitoring case plans.
We actively engage Elder/Knowledge Keepers and honour their sacred teachings. We practice having an Elder/Knowledge Keeper present in each of our training deliveries to provide wisdom, guidance, and learner support.
TRAINING COURSES
- Training includes 6 courses related to SDM
SDM Supervisors Working Group
Our working group is for:
- Child and Family Protection Supervisors
Meetings include:
- Roundtable to share success and challenges and learn from one another
- SDM training curriculum updates
- SDM training opportunities
- Review of SDM Terms of Reference, Oath of Confidentiality, and SDM Policy and Procedures Manual (if required)
Ongoing SDM Consultant Support
- SDM staff provide consulting training and support to Protection Service Agencies and communities on topics of most interest to the community.
For more information contact:
- SDM Training Consultants: Rachel Andal, Shelley Arcand, Carolena Silva
- sdm@sfnfci.ca