Using the Casey Foster Home Assessment Tools (CFFA): The CHAP

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Table of Contents

Introduction to the Module

Overview of the CHAP Measures

The CFAI and CHAP Relate

Completing CHAP Measures

Understanding the CHAP Summary Report

When to give the CHAP Measures

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Handouts for this training module

1. CHAP-at-a-Glance

2. CFAI and the CHAP Measures

3. Tips from the Pilot Study

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Introduction

This interactive learning module prepares you to use online versions of the Casey Foster Family Assessment (CFFA) tools for assessing foster and foster/ adoptive parent applicants.

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After completing this self-study module you will know about…..

• Locating the CHAP Measures

• Getting the CHAP Summary Report

• Explaining the contentsof the CHAP Summary Report

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Overview of the CHAP Measures

• 10 measures assess qualities and characteristics of parents important to fostering

• 8 measures assess unique aspects of foster parenting

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CHAP- General Parenting Measures

• Parental Bonding Instrument (PBS)

• Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depressed Mood (CES-D)

• Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)

• Short Hardiness Scale (SHS)

• Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)

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CHAP General Measures Cont.

• Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale (KMS)

• Overt Interparental Hostility (OIH)

• Kansas Parental Satisfaction Scale (KMS)

• Parental Acceptance Scale (PAS)

• Cultural Competency Scale (CCS)

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• Reasons for Fostering (RF)

• Available Time Scale (ATS)

• Help with Fostering Inventory (HFI)

• Cultural Receptivity in Fostering Scale (CRFS)

CHAP Measures

Specifically for Foster Parents

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• Foster Parent Role Performance Scale (FPRPS)

• Willingness to Foster Scale (WFS)

• Personal Dedication to Fostering Scale (PDFS)

• Receptivity to Birth Family Connections Scale (RBFCS)

CHAP Measures

Specifically for Foster Parents

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CFAI and CHAP- They Relate

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Handout: CFAI and the CHAP Measures

Read through the handout CFAI and the CHAP Measures to gain an understanding of how the CFAI and CHAP relate.

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CHAP measures help you learn more about applicants

• For example, you can find out more about Richard and Maria’s parenting style with the– Parental Acceptance Scale– Kansas Parental Satisfaction Scale

• Their marriage with the – Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale– Overt Interparental Hostility Scale

• Their interests and preparedness to foster– Reasons for Fostering– Willingness to Foster Scale

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Completing CHAP Measures

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How Do I Know WhichCHAP Measures to Use?

• Review information you have about the applicant– CFAI results– Application materials– Your observations during

pre-service training– Your interview notes

What information do you need for the home study?

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Completing the CHAP Online

• Click on Take Assessment

• Click on CHAP Assessments

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Completing the CHAP Online

• Click on Begin Assessment to choose from a list of scales, or

• Click on the name of the scale for a PDF version of the measure

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Select the CHAP measure you want to use from the list of scales

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Let’s walk through how to use the Help with Fostering Inventory

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Help with Fostering Inventory

Instructions for completing the scale are at the top of each measures

Applicant must complete all of the items

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Understanding the CHAP Summary Report

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Score on the CHAP measures are reported on the Summary Report

• Key features– Raw score on the measure– Possible range of scores– Potential to foster

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CHAP Summary Report Features

Scale Name Range of Scores Raw Score

Mothers and Fathers’ Fostering Potential

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Potential

Help with Fostering Inventory Cont.

Scores are calculated for you. You don’t have to worry about which items are reverse scored.

Some measures have subscales

All items must be completed to get subscale scores

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Reading the Summary Report

Find the Help with Fostering Inventory

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Reading the Summary Report Cont.

Maria scored on 66 on anticipating help from kin, 83 on anticipating help from her place of worship and 76 on anticipating help from professionals.

Her scores indicate high potential. She has support from family, her place of worship, and from professionals to help her care for a foster child.

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Let’s Review How to Read the CHAP Summary Report

What information is NOT on the CHAP summary report

A. Raw scores

B. Fostering potential

C. Flagged items

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Yes! You are correct.

• You answered C. Flagged items are on the CFAI Comparison Report.

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Nope. Try again.

• You answered A. The raw score appears on the summary report for each scale that the applicant completes.

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• You answered B. The CHAP Summary Report ranks an applicant’s scores with scores of experienced foster parents to determine if the applicant has a high, medium of low area of potential for fostering in the area assessed by the CHAP measure.

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When do I ask applicants to complete CHAP measure?

• Some measures can be given as part of the application packet

• Measures can be completed along with pre-service training sessions.

• Measures can provide helpful follow-up after reviewing CFAI results

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This concludes Introduction to the Casey Foster Family Assessments

Thank you for your interest in learning about the CFFA!

Other interactive self-tutorials on the CFFA:• Introduction to the CFFA• The CFAI• Sharing Information about the CFFA with Caregivers

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