caregivers normalcy and rpps power point updated 9 2015-personalized
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Normalcy and the Reasonable and Prudent
Parent Standard
NameLicensing agencyOne activityWhat you learned
What have you heard about the new normalcy
legislation and the reasonable and prudent parent
standard?
Definitions
Importance of Normalcy
Normalcy in Ohio
Implementation
Applying the Standard
Transfer of Learning
You will be able to:
Explain normalcy and the RPPS
Explain the importance of normalcy to development
Describe your role and the role of the agency
Identify factors to be considered
The Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (2014)
What is Normalcy?
The Reasonable And Prudent Parent Standard
Have we over-emphasized the safety of children and
de-emphasized the importance of their well-being?
Have we over-emphasized the safety of children and de-emphasized the importance of their well-being?
The Importance
of Normalcy
Life Skills Development
Supported by Brain Research
Develop Social Capital
Overcome Trauma
Source: Florida Guardian ad Litem Program. (2014). A Voice Heard – Let Kids be Kids.
"It helps the children have a
sense of belonging and
not feel excluded."
"...reduction of anger issues."
"Less anxiety and stress about placement.
Better attitude overall about
having to be in care."
"They don't feel so singled
out or different."
"My child feels like a part of a
family and not a
system."
"My youth has reduced her
inclination to run away.“
Why Ohio
needs a
normalcy law
Wish listOpportunities to budgetTransportation to activitiesHelp with employmentOpportunities to negotiate for privilegesChoices in use of timeQuick signing of permission slips
Current Practice…
Sleepover at friend’s
Pictures in publications
Temp driver’s permit
Haircut without permission
Driver’s license
Ride with friends
Allowed by State Allowed by Most Counties
Sleepover without fingerprinting
Unsupervised activities
Activity without securing birthparent
permission
Know state & agency policies
State law
2151.315 Participation in age-appropriate
activities
5103.162 Qualified immunity
Three Exclusions:
Imposed by ORC Outside scope of power Malicious, bad faith, wanton,
reckless
When and why might a caregiver allow a child to participate in an activity that was against his or her better judgement?
Well-being
Risk of harm
Agency Implementation
TrainingTeamworkPoliciesDue diligence
Your Role Seek out and attend
trainingCommunicate with
the agencyProvide a nurturing
environmentHone assessment
skills
Six Factors to Consider1.Developmental level2.Potential risk factors3.Best interest4.Growth5.Family-like experience6.Behavioral history Other
factors
You can:
Explain normalcy and the RPPS
Explain the importance of normalcy to development
Describe your role and the role of the agency
Identify factors to be considered
Write down your “take-aways”
Thank you!Normalcy GuideOCWTP.com Caregiver’s Corner