Welcome to Confidentiality!
As organizations committed to serving at-risk children and families, we want to be their biggest advocates and most ardent protectors during times of vulnerability. Unfortunately, if we are not cautious and wise, we can inadvertently become a source of exploitation and concern in the ways we share their information. Being strategic in approaching and implementing communication can ensure we prioritize people over opportunities. In this eCourse, you will learn how your program can support confidentiality by developing and implementing a plan that effectively protects the privacy of the children and families you serve.
Hybrid Course Live Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, 10-11am CST
Monday, August 19
Tuesday, August 20
Wednesday August 21
Thursday, August 22
Event times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST), but you can use this time zone converter tool to determine the corresponding time where you live.
What You Will Learn
In this course, we will learn how to :
- Identify points of risk within your program
- Develop a child protection strategy
- Create a reporting process for potential confidentiality violations
- Educate your stakeholders and implement policies related to confidentiality
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is for anyone who either 1) works in a program providing direct care to children and families and/or 2) wants to understand more about how to protect the confidentiality of the children and families in their care. It will be particularly useful to program leaders and staff. It is for anyone who sees and understands that good intentions are not enough, and we must honor the dignity of the children and families we serve. If you are interested in this topic, you are welcome here!
This Course can be completed on your own, with a partner, or as a team. Teams learning together is where growth begins, and we are here to support you in your process of equipping your team to care well for vulnerable children and families. If cost might be a barrier, we offer full and partial Learning Grants for individuals and teams. To be considered for a grant, please fill out this grant application form prior to enrolling.
What You Can Expect
Discussion and Ongoing Collaboration with a Community of Peers
Connect with others in the field to reflect on topics, problem-solve, discuss next steps, and highlight relevant resources for further investigation both during and after the conclusion of the course via a peer learning community.
Editable, Logo-Free
Tools and Templates
Use our editable, logo-free templates to help you make a plan of action for how you can improve the quality of service you provide. These free introductory tools are accessible to any organization or advocate.
CAFO Certificate of
Completion
Earn a CAFO Certificate of Completion by which CAFO stands behind your commitment to learn, grow in, and apply best practices and wisdom-guided.
Example Curriculum
About the Instructor
Joy Fitterer serves as the Learning Manager for CAFO’s Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families. As a lifelong learner and educator, she has spent the past 18 years as a public school teacher, instructional coach, university professor, director of education and nonprofit board member for organizations serving students and families in the U.S. and abroad. She has also served the local church as a Missions Director and Director of Leadership Development. Joy is especially passionate about creating experiences that foster growth and development for the vulnerable and overlooked.
Joy holds an Ed.D. in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change, a MS in Cultural and Educational Policy, a MS in Language, Literacy and Specialized Instruction, and a BS in Secondary Education, English, and Journalism.
The Core Elements of Success in OVC Care
This eCourse is part of the Core Elements of Success in OVC Care program. It is targeted toward supporting NGOs serving vulnerable children and families as they develop and engage in partnerships with government agencies, other NGOs, churches, and other stakeholders, but principles may apply more broadly.
Ideally, it will be used in conjunction with the Core Elements Self-Assessment and other Core Elements eCourses.
This eCourse can be completed on your own, with a partner or as a team. We believe that teams learning together is where growth begins, and we are here to support you in your process of equipping your team to care well for vulnerable children and families.
