Card 35

Parent Behaviors

Scenario

A parent documented in the enrollment paperwork that there is a “court order” to protect their child from the child’s other parent. Only one parent ever picks up the child. Today, a different adult calls, says they are the parent, and asks questions about the child.

Card questions

What do you say to this individual?
Have you conducted “drills” for these types of safety concerns?
Do you have areas of vulnerability?
Are they physical (i.e. no fencing, unlocked doors) or procedural (i.e. no reporting chain or back up staff members)?

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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