Outcomes to be achieved Clause Samples

Outcomes to be achieved.  During the course of involvement in Custody and Access proceedings, both sectors work to ensure that information about the following is brought to the attention of the court and its officials:  the role of the abusive partner in harming or as a risk of harm to the child  the effect of woman abuse on the parenting capacity of both parents.  Where possible and as is appropriate, CAS and VAW participate in Custody and Access proceedings by, for example, providing professional opinion, testifying, etc, in order to contribute to a legal decision that is in the best interest of the child.

Outcomes to be achieved.  The CAS worker considers whether woman abuse is occurring within the family, and what effect this has on the mother and child(▇▇▇) at every stage of the assessment/investigation.  In the event that woman abuse is occurring the threat the perpetrator of woman abuse presents to the safety of the child(▇▇▇) and the mother is reflected in the investigation plan, and safety strategies are discussed with the mother.

Outcomes to be achieved.  In consultation with the VAW worker as needed, the CAS worker considers the threat the perpetrator of woman abuse presents to the safety of the child(▇▇▇) and the mother when doing the safety and risk assessment.  The CAS worker refers the mother to appropriate VAW services for support.  The mother receives information and support in implementing options that will increase her safety and help her protect and care for her children, including exercising legal measures that are intended to hold the abusive partner accountable.  CAS and VAW agree on what information should be shared and documented in order to avoid increasing the risk of harm to the mother and child(▇▇▇).  CAS and VAW agree on their respective roles and responsibility where they both have ongoing involvement with the family.

Outcomes to be achieved.  VAW worker understands and follows the Duty to Report.  There may be some circumstances where the VAW worker may be unsure about the course of action to take. For example, they may not be sure if the circumstances of the situation warrant a report to F&CS. The Initial Response unit at F&CS will be contacted to provide consultation when there is a lack of clarity about the duty to report in any circumstance. If the Initial Response staff at F&CS determines that a report is required, the employee or volunteer will be asked to provide the name of the child(ren) and parents.  Where a report is made to F&CS, the VAW agency provides all information available at the time.  F&CS and VAW agree on their respective roles and responsibilities where they both have involvement with the family. 4.2 Collaborative actions we agree to take CA#1. Under most circumstances, the VAW worker will engage the woman and involve her in the process of making a referral to F&CS. Having the woman’s active participation is empowering for the woman and is linked to a high level of cooperation and protection of the child(ren). CA#2. In exceptional circumstances, it may be unwise for the VAW worker to alert the woman to the need for a referral to F&CS if doing so could further threaten the safety of the child(ren) or the effectiveness of the child protection investigation. (Some examples of when these circumstances could arise are when there is a flight risk; when the mother is believed to have abused the child(▇▇▇); when there is concern that the mother might coerce the child(▇▇▇) into hiding information about abuse and neglect in the home.) CA#3. Where the mother is already aware of the referral to F&CS, the VAW worker will share this information with the child protection worker at the time of the referral. CA#

Outcomes to be achieved. The anticipated outcomes of this program, the outcomes as identified in the Exhibit A-1, Work Plan, and those Services described above are: a. Parenting Support and Education: Parents receive client visits (in-person, telephonic or videoconferencing sessions). b. Developmental Screening: Infants and children are screened for developmental milestones, including cognitive, vision, hearing speech, language, psychosocial issues, and other special needs, as appropriate. c. Parenting Support and Education: Clients successfully complete service. d. Parenting Support and Education: Clients enroll in early learning services upon case closure. Clients are given information on how to access support services that include but not limited to early learning services, Help Me Grow, and childcare. e. Increase percentage of children growing up in a health and safe environment by reducing children ages 0-5 who are regularly exposed to tobacco smoke at home.

Outcomes to be achieved. The anticipated outcomes of this program, the outcomes as identified in the Exhibit A-4, Work Plan, and those Services described above are: a. Parenting Support and Education: Parents receive client visits (in-person, telephonic or video conferencing sessions). b. Developmental Screening: Infants and children are screened for developmental milestones, including cognitive, vision, hearing speech, language, psychosocial issues, and other special needs, as appropriate. c. Parenting Support and Education: Clients successfully complete service. d. Parenting Support and Education: Clients enroll in early learning services upon case closure.

Outcomes to be achieved a. The COUNTY shall work with the CONTRACTOR to establish the following target benchmarks: 1) The number of non-crisis mobile responses shall increase by 50% with the goal of improving overall functioning for children, youth, and families; 2) A total of 80% of children/youth shall be diverted from an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization; 3) Provide mobile response within thirty (30) minutes or less from time of deployment for 80% of the calls for which it is determined a mobile response is needed; 4) For Mobile Response- 80% of children/youth shall show an improvement in their Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) score in at least two (2) domains between the initial CAT administered upon admission and the CAT administered upon discharge from Mobile Response Services (▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/crisis- assessment-tool/); 5) For Post Crisis Stabilization- 80% of children/youth who remain in services for sixty (60) days or more shall show an improvement in Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) scores in the Behavioral/Emotional Needs Domain and/or the Risk Behaviors Domain between the CANS administered upon admission and the CANS administered upon discharge from Post Crisis Stabilization Services. For children/youth who are discharged prior to sixty (60) days in service, only an initial CANS shall be completed.

Outcomes to be achieved.  The appropriate VAW agencies are included in the plan of service as collateral service providers.  A risk reduction strategy is developed that addresses the risk the perpetrator presents to the children and mother.  (Where this is one of the chosen risk reduction strategies) the mother receives support in using legal measures intended to hold the perpetrator accountable.  Include the involvement and the support of the father in the plan of service including use of community resources for both parents and children  Where the fathers‘ involvement or consent is not forthcoming the plan of service will address all other viable options to ensure that the children receive services 3.2

Outcomes to be achieved.  Prevention of woman abuse through community change and a shared analysis of the connection between gender and power, involving justice, health, education, social service, business sectors and government.