ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Alcohol Effected Infant: A child aged birth through 12 months who was exposed to alcohol in utero and may demonstrate physical, behavioral or cognitive signs which may be attributed to alcohol exposure. Allegation: A formal accusation made regarding alleged abuse and/or neglect of a child. Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence: A program through the University of Washington, School of Social Work, that provides training for foster parents, adoptive parents and relative caregivers. BCCU (Background Check Central Unit) BRS (Behavior Rehabilitation Services): A comprehensive program of positive behavioral support and environmental structure in a supervised group or family living setting. Resources are designed to modify a child’s behavior or to appropriately care for a child’s intensive medical condition. Services are tailored to each child’s needs and offered in the least restrictive setting possible. Bi-polar Disorder: A mental health condition characterized by mood swings between mania and depression. Bill: A Washington state law related to truancy and mandatory school attendance. The cluster of programs within DSHS responsible for the CA (Children’s Administration): provision of child welfare, child protection, foster care licensing and other services to children and their families. CA/N (Child Abuse and Neglect) Acronyms and Definitions, Continued CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): A representative appointed by a Judge to speak on behalf of an abused or neglected child in court. The CASA uses information from meetings with the child and caregiver, and case staffings, to present the best interest of the child in court. CCE (Caregiver Continuing Education): Training or education required of licensed caregivers.
ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Alcohol Effected Infant: A child aged birth through 12 months who was exposed to alcohol in utero and may demonstrate physical, behavioral or cognitive signs which may be attributed to alcohol exposure. Allegation: A formal accusation made regarding alleged abuse and/or neglect of a child. Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence: A program through the University of Washington, School of Social Work, that provides training for foster parents, adoptive parents and relative caregivers. BCCU (Background Check Central Unit) BRS (Behavior Rehabilitation Services): A comprehensive program of positive behavioral support and environmental structure in a supervised group or family living setting. Resources are designed to modify a child’s behavior or to appropriately care for a child’s intensive medical condition. Services are tailored to each child’s needs and offered in the least restrictive setting possible. Bi-polar Disorder: A mental health condition characterized by mood swings between mania and depression. Bill: A Washington state law related to truancy and mandatory school attendance. CA (Children’s Administration): The cluster of programs within DSHS responsible for the provision of child welfare, child protection, foster care licensing and other services to children and their families. CA/N (Child Abuse and Neglect) Acronyms and Definitions, Continued CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): A representative appointed by a Judge to speak on behalf of an abused or neglected child in court. The CASA uses information from meetings with the child and caregiver, and case staffings, to present the best interest of the child in court. CCE (Caregiver Continuing Education): Training or education required of licensed caregivers.