Card 31

Family Concerns

Scenario

A child under your supervision comes to you and says their parent has a new “friend” who lives with them. Unprompted, the child says the new “friend” is “mean” but does not elaborate.

Card questions

Do you ask the child for more details?
Do you mention this comment to the parent?
How do you know what to say back to the child in the moment?
How would you pass on your tips to an intern or volunteer?
Have these types of situations happened to you or a coworker?

Additional prompts

Guided reflection

What would you do first?

Who should be notified?

What would you document?

Which policy, procedure, or training would apply?

What follow-up action is needed?

Additional notes

Follow-up action plan

What needs follow-up?

Owner

By when?

Notes

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