Core Training

Core Training consists of 17.5 training days (105 hours) and is required for newly hired Child Protection Staff within the first year of employment. Pending availability, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services personnel and outside providers are also invited to attend. The Core Training curriculum is based on the Institute for Human Services competencies and skill sets, and assists in the development of essential child welfare practice knowledge.

• Core Module I: A Family-Centered Approach to Child Protective Services - 2 Days
• Core Module II: Engaging Families in Family-Centered Child Protective Services - 1 Day
• Core Module II LL: Engaging Families in Family-Centered Child Protective Services Learning Lab - .5 Day
• Core Module III: Legal Issues in Family-Centered Child Protective Services - 2 Days
• Core Module IV: Assessment in Family-Centered Child Protective Services - 1 Days
• Core Module IV LL: Assessment in Family-Centered Child Protective Services Learning Lab - 1 Day
• Core Module V: Investigative Processes in Family-Centered Child Protective Services - 1 Day
• Core Module V LL: Investigative Processes in Family-Centered Child Protective Services Learning Lab - 1 Day
• Core Module VI: Casework Process, Case Planning in Child Protective Services - 3 Days
• Core Module VII: The Effects of Abuse & Neglect on Child Development - 2.5 days & online training component
• Core Module VIII: Separation, Placement & Reunification - 2 Days

Related Training

Related Training consists of 13.5 training days (81 hours) and complements the competencies of Core Training. Newly hired Child Protection Staff are required to complete all Related Trainings within the first two years of employment.

Required Related Trainings are as follows:

• Adolescent Tool Box - 1 Day
• Art of Mentoring - 1 Day
• Basic Bridges - 1 Day
• Central Registry and the Appeals Process - .5 Day
• Cultural Competency I - 1 Day
• Impact of Domestic Violence - 1 Day
• Initial Training on Addiction (sponsored by NH DHHS Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services) - 1 Day
• Interstate Compact - .5 Day
• Navigating the Mental Health System of NH - 1 Day
• Overview of Residential Services in NH - .5 Day
• Prevention of Disease Transmission - .5 Day
• Revenue Enhancement - .5 Day
• Special Education and the James O. Decree - 1 Day
• Staying Safe During Home and Office Visits - 1 Day
• Structured Decision Making (SDM) - 1 Day
• Working with Families Coping with Mental Health Issues - 1 Day

Specialized Training

Specialized Training provides a more advanced level to essential child welfare practice knowledge. These trainings are developed and identified to meet the specific needs of DCYF Staff. Needs are assessed using annual individual assessments, field surveys, current research and best practice. Pending availability, Department of Health and Human Services personnel and outside providers are also invited to attend.

Past Specialized trainings have included:

• Best Practices: Planned, Purposeful & Progressive Visits (online)
• Courtroom Practice & Procedure for DJJS Staff
• Disrupted Attachment in Child Protective Services
• Engaging Families in the Adoption Planning Process
• Everyday Creativity in Family-Centered Child Protection Services and CASA
• Getting the Whole Story: Assessing & Engaging Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
• Integrating Solution Focused Philosophy in the DCYF System
• Methamphetamine Awareness
• Strengthening Families: From Principles to Strategies
• Working with the Non-Offending Caregiver (online)