The Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice can support your agency in its mission to serve children and families. We provide training, consultation, technical assistance and current research that can guide your policy and practice. If you are looking for more positive outcomes for the children and families that you serve, look to us.
2. How can I receive updates or newsletters regarding the latest happenings at the RCFFP?
Sign in on at the Contact Us link and we'll add you to our mailing list. By doing this, you give us permission to send mail or email notifications of upcoming events and new information. Also, feel free to frequently return to this site to read the latest RCFFP highlights.
3. How will I benefit from using the RCFFP Web site? Where should I start?
The RCFFP website is an information-rich source of information about family-centered practice in human services. From details about practice approaches such as family group decision making to current research regarding integrated services, this should be your first stop. If you know what practice approach you are considering, select it from the menu. Or, if you are interested in exploring practice approaches, select the keyword that best describes your interest.
4. Can you share the stories of individuals, clients and organizations that you've assisted in one way or another?
We are working on bringing you information that illustrates the application of these practice approaches. If your agency has implemented one or more of the practice approaches and would like to share your success, please let us know. We'd love to feature you on our website.
5. What is the RCFFP's affiliation with the University of California, Davis?
The RCFFP is a unit within The Center for Human Services, UC Davis Extension.
6. What is the RCFFP's affiliation with The Center for Human Services?
The Center for Human Services is home to the RCFFP. The Center has been providing training and professional services to human service agencies for 25 years. The Center for Human Services is a unit within UC Davis Extension.
7. When is it more appropriate to work with The Center for Human Services rather than RCFFP?
The generous funding of the California Department of Social Services supports the RCFFP. As such, we have a specific scope of work that details the services that we are able to provide. Training in topics outside of our scope of work can be readily addressed by The Center for Human Services, UC Davis Extension. Learn more about The Center for Human Services at www.humanservices.ucdavis.edu .
8. When is it more appropriate to work with RCFFP rather than The Center for Human Services?
The concern of both RCFFP and The Center for Human Services is that your agency receives the maximum benefit of all resources at our disposal. Thus, we try to be sure that we are coordinating efforts. When the service that you are seeking falls within the scope of work of the RCFFP, we are able to provide training and professional services at no cost to your agency.
9. What is the RCFFP's number one service?
The number one service of RCFFP is our focus on supporting the involvement of families in the services and interventions that they receive from human service agencies. Training, consultation, technical assistance or the resources through our website may support this.
10. My child is a ward of the court. Can I work with the RCFFP to learn more about California's court and probation systems?
Your best resource for information about your county probation department is your child's probation officer. We can provide information about possible resources but it is the discretion of the department to decide which services they provide.
11. How is the Children and Family Services Division of the California Department of Social Services involved with RCFFP?
The Children and Family Services Division of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) funds the activities of the RCFFP. The RCFFP works closely with the division to deliver services that support the vision and mission of the California Department of Social Services in conjunction with public human service agencies throughout the state. Embracing a particular practice approach is a decision made at the local level. The CDSS supports these approaches through RCFFP resources.
12. Does the RCFFP only work with counties in California?
The RCFFP is funded to work with counties in California. Work outside of California would require individual contracts.
13. What information and services does the RCFFP offer for probation officers?
All of the practice approaches described on our website can and are being implemented in county probation departments. We also have a program specialist who is dedicated to providing support for probation departments, especially as they work toward implementing Division 31 regulations and case planning activities as required by the Federal government.
14. How can I get the most from the RCFFP's online Library?
The library is a constantly growing resource. The documents are arranged by overarching topic. However, there is also an alphabetical listing.
15. I have a document that would be a great resource for your Library. How can I get it to you?
Feel free to email your document to us as a html document at the contact us page address.
16. I am an instructor and would like to work for RCFFP. Who should I contact to discuss employment opportunities?
17. My organization is interested in working with the RCFFP. How should I contact you to learn more?
You can call us at (530)757-8643 or email us at the contact us page.
18. Why should I recommend hiring RCFFP to my employer?
The services of the RCFFP are without cost to agencies. We have a wide range of relationships with professional partners and organizations. Our trainers and consultants are experts in their field and we strive to customize our services to the needs of your agency.
19. I'd like to partner with RCFFP to create services for agencies and counties. Where do I start?
One-stop shops are often an approach to integrated human services. We provide training, facilitation, and consultation to assist your one-stop shop in developing its full potential.
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