LINKAGES provides a bridge of strategies that enhance how families are served by DCFS and DPSS. Linkages features FIVE STRATEGIES to strengthen families, depicted in the center channel of the flow chart and described individually below.
SCREENING TOOL
Connecting Potentially Eligible Families to DPSS Programs
CASE CONSULTATION
with Linkages Gain Services Worker
LINKAGES GSW AT TDMs
DPSS Expertise at Team Decision Meetings
FAMILY PRESERVATION
FP/GAIN Service Coordination