The Department of Child Services' practice model includes principles and skills to effectively implement the agency's vision, mission and values. Use of the model supports continuous quality improvement and the outcomes of safety, stability, permanency and well-being for children and families. Additionally, the practice model is grounded in standards of genuineness, empathy, respect and professionalism. These principles guide DCS in developing trust-based relationships with children, families, and stakeholders. Similarly, DCS focuses on these standards when engaged with co-workers as a sign of mutual respect, trust and support for fellow team members.
You can see a detailed representation of the practice model here. The first page shows the practice model as a house with the agency's mission and vision as a strong foundation. The second page goes into detail about the values, practice skills and trust-based relationships that are essential to the practice model.