Iowa Department of Human Services Child Welfare Partners Committee
Overview
The Child Welfare Partners Committee (CWPC) was established in December 2008, and is comprised of a Steering Committee and various work groups. The Steering Committee provides overall guidance and leadership to the partners’ work groups. The Steering Committee and work groups focus on the full range of child welfare contracted services.
The CWPC Steering Committee sets the tone for the collaborative public-private work groups and ensures coordination of messages, activities, and products with those of other stakeholder groups. The CWPC will act on work group recommendations, test new practices/strategies, and continually evaluate and, as needed, refine its approaches.
The Steering Committee and its work groups will include both Contractor (private) and DHS (public) representatives. Private representatives will reflect both Coalition and Non-Coalition members. The Steering Committee will have seven each of public and private members, the work groups will vary and will often include stakeholders from other sectors based on the specific work group focus.
Our Beliefs
Both the public and private child welfare agencies have critical roles to play in meeting the needs of Iowa’s children and families. A stronger public-private partnership is essential to achieve positive results. The children and families we jointly serve deserve no less than our best collaborative effort.
Our Vision:
The combined experience and perspective of public and private agencies provide the best opportunity to reach our mutual goals: child safety, permanency and well-being for Iowa’s children and families. Collaboration and shared accountability will keep the focus on child welfare outcomes.
Our Primary Purpose
This committee exists because both public and private agencies recognize the need for a strong partnership. The Child Welfare Partners Committee will promote, practice and model the way for continued collaboration and quality improvement.
Our Guiding Principles
The Partner’s Steering Committee and Work Groups will operate in a manner that is consistent with the following guiding principles:
- Courtesy & Respect
- Honesty & Confidentiality
- Balance competing priorities & manage inevitable conflicts of interest
- Strive for consensus
- Present a united front
Our Journey
Track our "Journey of Partnership" by following our blog spot. Each week there will be a new entry telling our story.
Membership
Child Welfare Partners Committee Members
Membership Guidelines
Membership Application
Strategic Plan
The following strategic plan was developed by the CWPC members to formalize concrete action to move the work of this committee forward.
Workgroups and Workgroup Products
Understanding Roles Across Contracts
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