{"id":3739,"date":"2025-04-22T08:27:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/professional-development-network-family-support\/?page_id=3739"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:58:19","slug":"protective-capacity-family-assessment-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/professional-development-network-family-support\/training\/on-demand-learning\/professional-development-network-modules\/protective-capacity-family-assessment-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Protective Capacity Family Assessment (PCFA) Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The PCFA Modules project was designed to provide an overview of the Protective Capacity Family Assessment model. When completed it will feature 6 modules: Module 1 \u2013 Why PCFA?, Module 2 \u2013 Preparation, Module 3 \u2013 Introduction, Module 4 \u2013 Discovery, and Module 5 \u2013 Case Planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These training modules provide a brief introduction to the Protective Capacity Family Assessment model. They are based off the PCFA, Part 1 training taught at the Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership (MCWP) which is based off a more comprehensive curriculum developed by ACTION for Child Protection. These modules are not intended to be a replacement for PCFA, Part 1 but should instead be used to preview information taught in that training or to review information after the training. If you have questions about PCFA, please contact your supervisor or bring your questions with you when you attend PCFA, Part 1 at the MCWP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 1 – Why PCFA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Module 1 is a short introduction to the Protective Capacity Family Assessment model. You will learn why PCFA is the required safety intervention model used in Milwaukee County to meet ongoing services standards. In addition, you will learn why impending danger threats must be known and understood before undertaking the PCFA process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Module 2 – Stage 1: Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Module 2 introduces you to the first stage of PCFA \u2013 preparation. In this module, you will get an overview of the stage including what you do, why you do it, and how long it is expected to last. We also discuss the standards that apply to this stage of PCFA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Module 3 – Stage 2: Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Module 3 introduces you to the second stage of PCFA \u2013 introduction. In this module, you will learn about how to articulate the purpose and the process of PCFA and the need to be clear with clients about the safety threats involved in their case. We also cover the four common ways clients respond to CPS and PCFA and some of the ways you can alleviate tensions and confusion surrounding those challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Module 4 – Stage 3: Discovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Module 4 introduces you to the third stage of PCFA \u2013 discovery. In this module, you will learn why and how a worker accomplishes the three main goals of Discovery: discover what must change, focus on diminished protective capacities, and seek agreement with the caregiver(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Module 5 – Stage 4: Case Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Module 5 introduces you to the final stage of PCFA \u2013 case planning. In this module, you will learn how to transition from the discovery stage to the case planning stage. You will be shown how to have critical conversions about what goes into the plan, while keeping in mind that a plan must to be made and is required to include impending danger threats and dismissed protective capacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PCFA is a decision making methodology based upon original content, processes and decision making concepts and practices contained within ACTION for Child Protection\u2019s comprehensive safety intervention system, Safety Assessment and Family Evaluation (SAFE), and implemented in Milwaukee since 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • On-air Interview:<\/strong> Marta Magnuson & Erin Nasgovitz<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Video Actors:<\/strong> Deleono Johnson & Erin Nasgovitz<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Module Production:<\/strong> Marta Magnuson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Video Production:<\/strong> Joe Franklin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Music:<\/strong> David Szesztay, \u201cSunny Street\u201d Commercial II, 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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