For Ohio START Caseworkers

Greetings all START caseworkers! We will continue our format for an open forum to share your successes, challenges, and learn from each other. Our discussion topic will be Engaging Parents in Early Recovery Indicators. Hope to see you there!

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For Ohio START Administrators

Unlocking Access: Reaching More Families with Ohio START

We invite both Ohio START Supervisors and Administrators to learn about the reach of Ohio START in your county. Reach data tracks eligible families/children who actually received START services. It helps us all understand how many of the families who could benefit from START are actually being served.

We looked at data, both across the state and in each county, to understand: 1) How many eligible families and children are being served, and 2) Whether some groups of children are being reached more than others.

Our goal is to explore, statewide and locally, where there may be opportunities or unmet need, and build shared understanding of who's being reached and who might not be. As each jurisdiction examines their Reach data, we hope you will explore barriers to serving more eligible families and collaborate with your TA and key partners to work through these challenges.

Our conversation will be led by :

Christina Squires, PhD
Senior Reasearch Associate
Kaye Implementation and Evaluation

and

Jen McClellan, PhD, LISW-S
Evaluation & Performance Manager
Public Children Services of Ohio (PCSAO)

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For Behavioral Health Partners

Topic: Integrating Child Safety Assessment into Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapy with Parents

Supporting parents in recovery means supporting their children, too. This community call invites behavioral health providers who serve Ohio START families to explore how child safety can be thoughtfully integrated into substance use/MH/Trauma assessments and ongoing therapy. Together, we?ll discuss how to approach safety conversations in a trauma-informed, non-punitive way that strengthens trust and promotes recovery. Participants have the opportunity to share practical strategies, explore real-world challenges, and identify meaningful questions to assess and support child safety while honoring the parent?s journey toward wellness and stability.

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This introductory course provides staff new to the Ohio START program with the basics necessary to begin working with families. It includes a brief review of key aspects of START including eligibility, timelines, roles and responsibilities, and engaging clients and family serving agencies. Staff will also need to complete the full day Foundations 4 training when next available. This is not intended for anyone that has already attended Foundations 4.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
10/22/2025 from 9am-12pm &
10/23/2025 from 9am-12pm
The Safe and Together Model creates a framework for practitioners in various services and sectors to partner with survivors to increase the safety, stability, self-determination and satisfaction of adult and child survivors while supporting practitioners to become domestic violence informed. This session will explore the fundamentals of the model and learners will walk away with new language and a better understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence. We will focus on the model principles, critical components and learning about battering as a parenting choice.

This training provides an opportunity to learn information regarding substance use, definitions and classes of different substances and medications utilized for stabilization and support recovery. It will provide an overview of the impact on the brain, family roles and recovery process. This is a required training for START Caseworkers,
Family Peer Mentors (FPM) and Child Welfare Supervisors.

For Family Peer Mentors: This monthly call offers space for Family Peer Mentors to connect, learn, and share strategies. Each session includes updates, peer support, and conversations around real-world challenges like stigma, advocacy, and promoting dignity in practice.

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By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
10/30/2025 from 9am-12pm &
10/31/2025 from 9am-12pm
This training will assist participants with how to use the evidence-based screening tool (UNCOPE), interpret the results, provide feedback to the parent and offer recommendations to seek further assessment for treatment services. This training is required for Ohio START caseworkers, family peer mentors, supervisors, non-START CW staff responsible for administering the UNCOPE, suggested for BH supervisors/service coordinators and optional for CW administrators and BH administrators.

This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.

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For All Ohio START Members: Take a moment to recharge with this monthly session focused on simple, practical ways to build resilience. Expect inspiration, reflection, and tools you can use in your work and daily life.

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By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
11/5/2025 from 1pm-4pm &
11/6/2025 from 1pm-4pm
The training is focused specifically on the family peer mentor recovery support process along with hands-on examination of the structure and support that needs to be in place for recruitment, hiring, training and preparation of the family peer mentor, including: clarifying the family peer mentor function and role, preparing the way for working with team members, and providing supervision and support. The training provides Ohio START teams an opportunity to assess their implementation and receive hands-on technical support to develop an action plan for moving their program forward. This training is REQUIRED for PCSA START administrators and supervisors and Hiring Agency administrators and supervisors (if applicable). Caseworkers and family peer mentors should NOT attend.

This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.

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This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.

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By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
11/17/2025 from 1pm-4pm &
11/18/2025 from 1pm-4pm
This training includes an overview of the Children's Trauma Assessment Center Trauma Screening Checklist (CTAC). We will also look at how to assess the trauma exposure of their parents, using the Adverse Childhood Experience survey (ACE). This training is required for staff administering the CTAC and/or ACE including: START CW caseworker, FPM, CW supervisors, and BH Supervisors/service coordinators.

This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.

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