Date: June 11, 2020 | Length: 58:48

During the COVID-19 pandemic, child welfare agencies have taken steps to promote the safety of caseworkers and families while also physical distancing, including strategies to limit face-to-face interactions. However, circumstances remain where in-person interactions are necessary to assess child safety and parents' or caregivers' capacity to maintain child safety and well-being.

The Children’s Bureau partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to produce "Child Welfare Worker Safety in the Time of COVID: CDC Recommendations for In-Person Interactions With Families." The webinar reviews relevant guidance and recommendations by the CDC on how to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 while conducting in-person interactions with children and families. It also discusses how these recommendations are being implemented in Massachusetts.
 

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