Workgroup 1’s Responses to Preamble & Framework

Suggested Changes to Framework Items

Needs clarification. Do you mean “conserve” resources?

14. Assessments need to be dynamic. There should be a continuum of assessments.

15. Assessments should be comprehensive based on the point in time & intent of assessment.

16. “All” services no matter where children live. They should receive services based on risk & need.

17. “Social services” phrasing. “Economic development” distracts reader from intent of item. Think you mean community economic development; strong families build strong communities.

18. Add “child-serving agencies” in front of “work force”.

19. Wording is unclear. Not all case management (plans, etc.) need to come before a juvenile court.

20. “All” who service children is too expansive a pool of people to have access to such information. “Authorized users” may be more accurate phrasing.

General

What are the core values of this ‘document’? This list is a mixture of values, recommendations, and guiding principles.

Preamble should be shortened. Also is too negative and dismal. Can be realistic; but needs to focus on strengths & assets which can be brought to bear on the problem.

Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children

Suggested Changes to Framework Items

General