The purpose of the Family Intervention Team (FIT) is to invest in long-term strategies and partnerships that strengthen families and communities. The goal of FIT is to improve outcomes for children and families with a focus on lifelong family connections.
(Res. 2018-346; Res. 2015-101; Res. 2020-554)
The voluntary Family Intervention Team (FIT) response is available when there is a low to moderate risk of harm. The Team is comprised of beda?chelh social workers and the family. The Team will work together to determine their strengths and needs, and to identify supportive services that will promote lifelong family connections.
(Res. 2015-101. Formerly 4.05.210; Res. 2018-346; Res. 2020-554)
beda?chelh FIT should make contact with FIT eligible families to discuss the FIT option with them. A family resource meeting shall be set up as soon as practical to work towards a solution and to identify support for the family and/or create a service plan. If new allegations arise the social worker must make a CPS referral as a mandated reporter. beda?chelh shall monitor the family through completion of their service plan.
(Res. 2015-101. Formerly 4.05.240; Res. 2018-346; Res. 2020-554)